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Zara

Girl name · 2,629 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zara: 2,629 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 131 births in 2008.

Zara is a name with two rich roots: it can be traced to the Arabic zahra, meaning "flower" or "blooming," or it is a variant of the Hebrew Sarah, meaning "princess." This dual heritage gives the name both elegance and strength. One of its most famous bearers is Zara Tindall (née Phillips), the accomplished equestrian and granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, who helped popularise the name in Britain. While no major places are directly named after Zara, the name shares its floral root with the Spanish city of Zaragoza (derived from Caesaraugusta). A notable variant is the Arabic Zahra, often used across the Muslim world. In Scotland, Zara rose steadily in popularity from the 1990s, offering parents a name that feels both international and timeless.