Total births
794
Girls' name · since 2004
Zaara
Zaara has 794 recorded births since 2004 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5748
- among girls today
- 794
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
794 babies have been named Zaara since 2004, making it today's #5748 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Zaara recorded 794 times among girls since 2004, holding rank #5748 nationally today, ahead of 68% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2025.
- #5748 among girls today
- 794 born since 2004
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zaara is currently the #5748 girls' name in America, more common than 68% of girls - 794 born since 2004, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5748
- among girls today
- 794
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Zaara vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5748
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 68% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Zaara was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
52 babies were named Zaara in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaara compares
794 Top 36% higher than 64% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zaara's all-time total is 108% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaara | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 794 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zaara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zaara's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 12 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zaara at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#5,748
Active since
2004
Zaara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Zaara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zaara's strongest decade.
379 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Zaara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
238 births
- 2010s
2010s
379 births
- 2020s
2020s
177 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 379 births (48% of all-time use).
How Zaara compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Zaara's total volume
Zaara vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zaara by state
Where Zaara concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 107 | 13.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 75 | 9.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 33 | 4.2% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 24 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 23 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 22 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Zaara's total US births 13.5%
Even split
107 of 794 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaara? ▼
794 babies have been named Zaara since 2004. It currently ranks #5748 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 52 births.
When was Zaara most popular? ▼
Zaara was most popular in the 2010s decade with 379 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Zaara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaara are California (107 births), New York (75 births), Texas (33 births).
How long has the name Zaara been used? ▼
Records for Zaara go back to 2004, giving 22 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zaara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaakirah, Zaaliyah, Zaakira, Zaada, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zaara's data
- Zaara's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (379 total births) through the 2020s (177) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zaaras (107 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zaara
Nearby Names Like Zaara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaara
Zaakirah Girl
69 births
Zaaliyah Girl
#11912 63 births
Zaakira Girl
13 births
Zaada Girl
6 births
Zaakiyah Girl
5 births
Compare Zaara side by side: Zaara vs Zaakirah Zaara vs Zaaliyah Zaara vs Zaakira
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zaara
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zaara: #5748 Girls' Name - 794 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaara. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zaara draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.