Veronica vs Zara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zara

Girl #234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English Eastern European African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,327
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Veronica Rank #392
Zara Rank #234

Zara is more popular, ranked #234 vs #392 for Veronica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Veronica ___

  • Veronica Rose
  • Veronica Marie
  • Veronica Grace
  • Veronica Ann
  • Veronica Elizabeth
  • Veronica Lynn

Zara ___

  • Zara Grace
  • Zara Rose
  • Zara Jade
  • Zara Violet
  • Zara Elise
  • Zara Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Veronica

Victoria Genevieve Sebastian Dominic Cordelia

If you choose Zara

Mia Layla Nia Kai Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Veronica or Zara more popular?

Zara is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Veronica at #392 in the United States.

What do Veronica and Zara mean?

Veronica means "true image (vera icon)" (Latin origin). Zara means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Veronica and Zara boy or girl names?

Veronica is primarily a girl name. Zara is primarily a girl name.

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