Rising since 2007, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Zarrah since 2007
Babies named Zarrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Zarrah entered U.S. records in 2007, a period when names like Zahra and Zara were gaining traction. Its peak popularity came in 2018, though it remains uncommon. The name's trajectory has been rising since its introduction, reflecting a broader trend toward Arabic-origin names with phonetic appeal. As of the latest data, it ranks 11,932, with approximately 1 in 229,610 girls receiving the name. Its sound and spelling distinguish it from the more common Zara, offering a unique alternative.
Zarrah is likely a modern variant of Zahra, derived from the Arabic root z-h-r, meaning 'to shine' or 'to blossom'. Zahra is an epithet of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and appears in the Quran. The doubled 'r' and 'ah' ending align with contemporary English naming trends that favor phonetic distinctiveness.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zara, Zari, Rah
Sibling names for Zarrah
Names that share Zarrah's style, for a brother or sister.
