Holding steady, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Zehra since 1977
Babies named Zehra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 236 |
| 2020s | 135 |
Meaning & origin
Zehra is a feminine name of Arabic origin, closely tied to the revered figure Fatima az-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which has cemented its place in Muslim communities worldwide. In the United States, Zehra has been in use since 1977, with a peak in 2013 according to Social Security data. Its rank in 2025 was 5,238, with about 1 in 66,969 girls receiving the name that year. The name has maintained a relatively stable trajectory in recent decades, reflecting consistent but modest usage. While not among the top names, Zehra carries a bright, floral meaning and is often chosen by families seeking a connection to Islamic heritage.
Zehra is a variant of Zahra, derived from the Arabic root z-h-r meaning 'to shine' or 'to bloom'. It is closely related to the name Fatima az-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which has contributed to its widespread use in Muslim communities. The name has also been adopted in Turkish and other cultures, often spelled as Zehra.
“Zehra” around the world
Where Zehra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zee, Zeh
Sibling names for Zehra
Names that share Zehra's style, for a brother or sister.
