Dalilah vs Zahara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zahara

Girl #1,206 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, to blossom"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew African Ethiopian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,206
Total SSA Count
196
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zah, Hara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dalilah Rank #1,051
Zahara Rank #1,206

Dalilah is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1206 for Zahara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalilah ___

  • Dalilah Rose
  • Dalilah Mae
  • Dalilah June
  • Dalilah Grace
  • Dalilah Pearl
  • Dalilah Faye

Zahara ___

  • Zahara Rose
  • Zahara Grace
  • Zahara Amara
  • Zahara Nour
  • Zahara Simone
  • Zahara Jolie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dalilah

Samson Solomon Miriam Esther Naomi

If you choose Zahara

Maddox Pax Shiloh Knox Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalilah or Zahara more popular?

Dalilah is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Zahara at #1206 in the United States.

What do Dalilah and Zahara mean?

Dalilah means "delicate, languishing" (Hebrew origin). Zahara means "flower, to blossom" (Arabic origin).

Are Dalilah and Zahara boy or girl names?

Dalilah is primarily a girl name. Zahara is primarily a girl name.

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