Jamila vs Zarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Jamila Rank #1,562
Zarah Rank #1,388

Zarah is more popular, ranked #1388 vs #1562 for Jamila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamila ___

  • Jamila Rose
  • Jamila Marie
  • Jamila Grace
  • Jamila Noelle
  • Jamila Anne
  • Jamila Renee

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 Jamila

Leila Zahara Idris Malik Amara

If you choose Zarah

Layla Amara Nadia Elias Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamila or Zarah more popular?

Zarah is more popular, ranked #1388 compared to Jamila at #1562 in the United States.

What do Jamila and Zarah mean?

Jamila means "beautiful, graceful" (Arabic origin). Zarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamila and Zarah boy or girl names?

Jamila is primarily a girl name. Zarah is primarily a girl name.

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