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Zoe vs Zahrah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zahrah

Girl #5,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,331
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zoe Rank #29
Zahrah Rank #5,331

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 vs #5331 for Zahrah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zoe or Zahrah more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Zahrah at #5331 in the United States.

What do Zoe and Zahrah mean?

Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin). Zahrah means "shining, luminous" (Arabic origin).

Are Zoe and Zahrah boy or girl names?

Zoe is primarily a girl name. Zahrah is primarily a girl name.

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