Havana vs Zari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zari

Girl #2,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden thread, brocade"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Arabic South Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,369
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zar, Zee, Ri

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Havana Rank #2,517
Zari Rank #2,369

Zari is more popular, ranked #2369 vs #2517 for Havana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Havana ___

  • Havana Rose
  • Havana Grace
  • Havana Mae
  • Havana Lynn
  • Havana Claire
  • Havana Skye

Zari ___

  • Zari Rose
  • Zari Sofia
  • Zari Jade
  • Zari Noor
  • Zari Layla
  • Zari Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Havana

Santiago Luna Mateo Isla Rio

If you choose Zari

Zara Nadia Cyrus Darius Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Havana or Zari more popular?

Zari is more popular, ranked #2369 compared to Havana at #2517 in the United States.

What do Havana and Zari mean?

Havana means "port, harbor" (Spanish/Taino origin). Zari means "golden thread, brocade" (Persian origin).

Are Havana and Zari boy or girl names?

Havana is primarily a girl name. Zari is primarily a girl name.

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