Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Zohara since 2006
Babies named Zohara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Zohara is a rare and luminous Hebrew name, first recorded in U.S. births in 2006. Though still uncommon, its usage has gradually increased, reaching a peak rank of 8860 in 2023. With a 1-in-146,115 occurrence in 2025, Zohara remains a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent years. While it has no top states, its cultural roots are in Jewish tradition, and it appeals to parents seeking a name with spiritual resonance. Zohara's association with light and brilliance gives it an ethereal quality, while its similarity to the more familiar Zohar keeps it recognizable.
Zohara is a feminine Hebrew name derived from the root 'z-h-r', meaning 'to shine' or 'to be brilliant'. It is related to the masculine name Zohar, which appears in Jewish mystical texts, notably the Zohar, a foundational work of Kabbalah. As a given name, Zohara has been used in Jewish communities, though it remains rare and has seen limited modern adoption, particularly in Israel and among diaspora Jews.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zohi, Zoh
Variants: Zohar
Sibling names for Zohara
Names that share Zohara's style, for a brother or sister.
