How Many People Are Named Zahia?

Complete statistics for the name Zahia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zahia
Very Rare
Arabic

Zahia means 'radiant' in Arabic, making it a name that shines. Only 48 people named Zahia live in the US today, which means 1 in 6,928,180 Americans have this name. All Zahias are under 30, showing how modern and trendy the name really is.

~48
Living in US
1 in 6,928,180
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Radiant
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Radiant Confident Charismatic
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

136,713
Worldwide Bearers
#7,635
Global Rank
🇩🇿 Algeria
123,010
🇸🇩 Sudan
5,553
🇲🇦 Morocco
2,975
🇫🇷 France
2,461
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,019
🇪🇸 Spain
321
🇮🇶 Iraq
295
🇺🇸 United States
177
🇸🇾 Syria
154
🇱🇧 Lebanon
115

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
48 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
48
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 48 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
42
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zahia Through the Generations

Zahia has seen steady growth since its introduction, peaking in 2012 with 7 births. Today, there are 48 Zahias in the United States, all under the age of 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations. The name Zahia, with its roots in Arabic, has become increasingly popular, especially among those who appreciate its radiant meaning and modern flair.

⭐ Famous People Named Zahia

Zahia is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. Notable people with the name include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Zahia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zahia's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zahia

How Many People Have the Name Zahia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 48 people in the United States currently share the name Zahia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,928,180 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zahia a Common or Rare Name?

Zahia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Zahia Mean?

Zahia means "radiant" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zahia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Zahia Most Popular?

The name Zahia reached peak popularity in 2012, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zahia?

Approximately 48 people named Zahia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 48. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,928,180 Americans.

Is Zahia a rare name?

Zahia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,928,180 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zahia mean?

Zahia means "radiant" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zahia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zahia are male and 100% are female.

When was Zahia most popular?

Zahia peaked in 2012 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US48
All-Time Births48
1 in X1 in 6,928,180
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2012
World Rank#7,635
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.