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Zora vs Zariah

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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Zariah

Girl #440 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic (Zara)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
705
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zora Rank #915
Zariah Rank #440

Zariah is more popular, ranked #440 vs #915 for Zora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zora or Zariah more popular?

Zariah is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Zora at #915 in the United States.

What do Zora and Zariah mean?

Zora means "dawn, aurora" (Slavic origin). Zariah means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic (Zara) origin).

Are Zora and Zariah boy or girl names?

Zora is primarily a girl name. Zariah is primarily a girl name.

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