How Many People Are Named Zarah?
Complete statistics for the name Zarah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zarah is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 118,794 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,778 people named Zarah living in the US right now. It's a genuinely modern name, with 90% of those named Zarah being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 2,804 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zarah Through the Generations
Zarah has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 198 births. The average age of someone named Zarah is 14, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. With 2,512 under-30s and only 292 aged between 30 and 60, Zarah is clearly a name of the new millennium, favored by parents looking for something fresh and unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zarah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zarah
How Many People Have the Name Zarah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,778 people in the United States currently share the name Zarah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 118,794 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zarah a Common or Rare Name?
Zarah 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 Zarah Mean?
Zarah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zarah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zarah Most Popular?
The name Zarah reached peak popularity in 2022, with 198 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Zarah?
Approximately 2,778 people named Zarah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,804. That works out to roughly 1 in 118,794 Americans.
Is Zarah a rare name?
Zarah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 118,794 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zarah mean?
Zarah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zarah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zarah are male and 100% are female.
When was Zarah most popular?
Zarah peaked in 2022 with 198 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.