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Zora vs Zahrah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zora

Girl #915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, aurora"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Bosnian Serbian Croatian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#915
Total SSA Count
289
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

Zora Rank #915
Zahrah Rank #5,331

Zora is more popular, ranked #915 vs #5331 for Zahrah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zora or Zahrah more popular?

Zora is more popular, ranked #915 compared to Zahrah at #5331 in the United States.

What do Zora and Zahrah mean?

Zora means "dawn, aurora" (Slavic origin). Zahrah means "shining, luminous" (Arabic origin).

Are Zora and Zahrah boy or girl names?

Zora is primarily a girl name. Zahrah is primarily a girl name.

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