How Common is the First Name Zara?
We estimate that there are 20,443 people named Zara who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Zara is the 903rd most common for women, and the 1,605th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Zara?
The average person named Zara is 9.95 years old.
Is Zara a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
1,432 people named Zara were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 212nd most popular name for girls, and the 470th most popular overall.
The popularity of Zara peaked in 2022, when it was the 201st most popular name for baby girls.
Is Zara a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Zara is almost exclusively a female name. The Social Security Administration does not record any males born with the name Zara.
Popularity of Zara in England
In 2020, Zara was the 73rd most popular name for girls in England and Wales.