Zara
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“Blooming flower; princess”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Zara is a Arabic / Hebrew name meaning "Blooming flower; princess." Currently ranked #506 nationally with 1,327 births in the latest SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +62% vs the previous decade.
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