Rima vs Zahrah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rima

Girl #5,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white antelope, gazelle"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,245
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ri, Rimi

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Zahrah

Girl #5,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,331
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zah

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Popularity Comparison

Rima Rank #5,245
Zahrah Rank #5,331

Rima is more popular, ranked #5245 vs #5331 for Zahrah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rima ___

  • Rima Nour
  • Rima Layla
  • Rima Sara
  • Rima Grace
  • Rima Jade
  • Rima Elise

Zahrah ___

  • Zahrah Nour
  • Zahrah Yasmine
  • Zahrah Rose
  • Zahrah Marie
  • Zahrah Lina
  • Zahrah Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rima

Leila Nadia Yasmin Amir Tariq

If you choose Zahrah

Fatima Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rima or Zahrah more popular?

Rima is more popular, ranked #5245 compared to Zahrah at #5331 in the United States.

What do Rima and Zahrah mean?

Rima means "white antelope, gazelle" (Arabic origin). Zahrah means "shining, luminous" (Arabic origin).

Are Rima and Zahrah boy or girl names?

Rima is primarily a girl name. Zahrah is primarily a girl name.

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