Aisha vs Zara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aisha

Girl #346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who lives, alive, living"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
900
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Sha

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Zara

Girl #234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English Eastern European African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,327
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zar

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Popularity Comparison

Aisha Rank #346
Zara Rank #234

Zara is more popular, ranked #234 vs #346 for Aisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisha ___

  • Aisha Fatima
  • Aisha Nour
  • Aisha Zara
  • Aisha Leila
  • Aisha Amira
  • Aisha Yasmin

Zara ___

  • Zara Grace
  • Zara Rose
  • Zara Jade
  • Zara Violet
  • Zara Elise
  • Zara Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aisha

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Amara

If you choose Zara

Mia Layla Nia Kai Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Zara more popular?

Zara is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Aisha at #346 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Zara mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Zara means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Aisha and Zara boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Zara is primarily a girl name.

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