Isha vs Zarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isha

Girl #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman, female"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Hindu South Asian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zarah

Girl #1,388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic English East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,388
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zar, Zee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Isha Rank #1,203
Zarah Rank #1,388

Isha is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1388 for Zarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isha ___

  • Isha Grace
  • Isha Priya
  • Isha Noor
  • Isha Amara
  • Isha Layla
  • Isha Faith

Zarah ___

  • Zarah Grace
  • Zarah Noelle
  • Zarah Rose
  • Zarah Amara
  • Zarah Imani
  • Zarah Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isha

Arjun Zara Anika Rohan Leila

If you choose Zarah

Layla Amara Nadia Elias Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isha or Zarah more popular?

Isha is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Zarah at #1388 in the United States.

What do Isha and Zarah mean?

Isha means "woman, female" (Hebrew origin). Zarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Isha and Zarah boy or girl names?

Isha is primarily a girl name. Zarah is primarily a girl name.

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