Zara is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #168 in 1996 with 265 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 938 births ranking #71. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 1,117 girls born was named Zara. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Zara is a sleek international favourite with more than one accepted route behind it. It is often linked either to blooming or brightness or to princess-related explanations depending on the tradition cited.
The name became highly popular because it is short, polished, and travels effortlessly across languages. Its style appeal is matched by several positive meaning routes.