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Zaara

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zaara: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2005.

Zaara is most often a variant of the Arabic name Zahra, meaning "blooming flower" or "radiant," or of Sarah, the Hebrew name for "princess." In Scotland, it has gained quiet popularity since the 1990s, chosen for its melodic, gentle sound. Notable bearers include Zaara Asif, an English actress known for television roles, and Zaara Khan, a South African singer. The name shares its root with Zahra, a city in Iran, but has no direct Scottish place connections. A related variant is Zara, which also carries the same floral heritage and is more common in Scotland.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20054 babies
Latest (2013)
#8163 babies
Total births
7since 2005
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2005 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).