Zarayah vs Zohra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zarayah

Girl #5,889 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant princess, blooming one"

Origin: Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Raya, Zari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zohra

Girl #5,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, blossom, brilliance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian North African Moroccan Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,981
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo, Zoe

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zarayah Rank #5,889
Zohra Rank #5,981

Zarayah is more popular, ranked #5889 vs #5981 for Zohra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Zarayah ___

  • Zarayah Grace
  • Zarayah Nicole
  • Zarayah Marie
  • Zarayah Simone
  • Zarayah Faith
  • Zarayah Destiny

Zohra ___

  • Zohra Layla
  • Zohra Nour
  • Zohra Amira
  • Zohra Leila
  • Zohra Salma
  • Zohra Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Zarayah

Aaliyah Amara Nadia Zion Malik

If you choose Zohra

Zahra Amira Layla Nour Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zarayah or Zohra more popular?

Zarayah is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Zohra at #5981 in the United States.

What do Zarayah and Zohra mean?

Zarayah means "radiant princess, blooming one" (Arabic Zahra + Hebrew Zara origin). Zohra means "flower, blossom, brilliance" (Arabic origin).

Are Zarayah and Zohra boy or girl names?

Zarayah is primarily a girl name. Zohra is primarily a girl name.

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