Rising since 2016, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Zaha since 2015
Babies named Zaha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Zaha is a rare name that first appeared on U.S. Social Security records in 2015. As of 2025, it ranks 5,722 with a 1-in-76,537 occurrence, reflecting its growing but still uncommon use. The name has been steadily rising since 2016, and 2025 marks its peak year so far. Its modern appeal is likely influenced by the late architect Zaha Hadid, though the name itself has earlier Arabic roots. Zaha has not cracked any top state lists, suggesting its distribution is broad but thin across the country.
Zaha is likely a variant of the Arabic name Zahra, meaning 'blooming' or 'radiant.' In the English-speaking world, it has gained visibility as a modern coinage influenced by the architect Zaha Hadid, whose surname is of Arabic origin. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2015 and has been rising in use since 2016.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Zaha
Names that share Zaha's style, for a brother or sister.
