Zara is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #158 in 1997 with 289 recorded births. This places Zara in the top 3% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 938 births ranking #71. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 1,014 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.