Roohi vs Zarahi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roohi

Girl #5,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spiritual, of the soul"

Origin: Arabic/Persian ruh

Cultural Roots

South Asian Arabic Persian Muslim Urdu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,725
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roo

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Zarahi

Girl #5,640 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to shine, radiate light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Spanish Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,640
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Rah, Rahi

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Popularity Comparison

Roohi Rank #5,725
Zarahi Rank #5,640

Zarahi is more popular, ranked #5640 vs #5725 for Roohi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roohi ___

  • Roohi Noor
  • Roohi Amira
  • Roohi Fatima
  • Roohi Zara
  • Roohi Sara
  • Roohi Laila

Zarahi ___

  • Zarahi Rose
  • Zarahi Luz
  • Zarahi Isabel
  • Zarahi Marie
  • Zarahi Grace
  • Zarahi Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roohi

Roshan Noor Aryan Leila Zara

If you choose Zarahi

Zion Amara Naomi Eliana Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roohi or Zarahi more popular?

Zarahi is more popular, ranked #5640 compared to Roohi at #5725 in the United States.

What do Roohi and Zarahi mean?

Roohi means "spiritual, of the soul" (Arabic/Persian ruh origin). Zarahi means "to shine, radiate light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roohi and Zarahi boy or girl names?

Roohi is primarily a girl name. Zarahi is primarily a girl name.

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