Hana vs Zahra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zahra

Girl #543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white flower"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hana Rank #708
Zahra Rank #543

Zahra is more popular, ranked #543 vs #708 for Hana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hana ___

  • Hana Rose
  • Hana Mae
  • Hana Jane
  • Hana Claire
  • Hana Lee
  • Hana Sky

Zahra ___

  • Zahra Amira
  • Zahra Nour
  • Zahra Yasmin
  • Zahra Sofia
  • Zahra Leila
  • Zahra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hana

Mika Sora Kenji Riku Mei

If you choose Zahra

Layla Omar Nadia Tariq Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hana or Zahra more popular?

Zahra is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Hana at #708 in the United States.

What do Hana and Zahra mean?

Hana means "flower" (Japanese origin). Zahra means "white flower" (Arabic origin).

Are Hana and Zahra boy or girl names?

Hana is primarily a girl name. Zahra is primarily a girl name.

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