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