Jana vs Zarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jana

Girl #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak German Arabic Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,334
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jana Rank #1,334
Zarah Rank #1,388

Jana is more popular, ranked #1334 vs #1388 for Zarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jana ___

  • Jana Marie
  • Jana Elisa
  • Jana Sofia
  • Jana Renata
  • Jana Lucie
  • Jana Petra

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 Jana

Marek Tomáš Petra Lucie Miroslava

If you choose Zarah

Layla Amara Nadia Elias Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jana or Zarah more popular?

Jana is more popular, ranked #1334 compared to Zarah at #1388 in the United States.

What do Jana and Zarah mean?

Jana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Zarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jana and Zarah boy or girl names?

Jana is primarily a girl name. Zarah is primarily a girl name.

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