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Zarah

Girl name · 105 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zarah: 105 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2024.

Zarah is a graceful and internationally versatile name, most commonly a variant of Sarah, meaning “princess” in Hebrew. It also overlaps with the Arabic name Zahra, meaning “flower” or “blooming,” giving it a dual heritage. One of the most famous bearers was Zarah Leander, the Swedish singer and actress whose deep voice and dramatic style made her a star in 1930s and 1940s European cinema. In modern politics, Zarah Sultana has been a prominent British Labour MP since 2019. While no major place is named after a Zarah, the name shares its root with Zara, a popular clothing retailer and a given name in its own right. Zarah offers

Girl 21 of 52 years

Peak year
20249 babies
Latest (2024)
#3519 babies
Total births
105since 1986
5-year trend
▲ 28%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 · 9
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).