Total births
199
Unisex name · since 2001
Zohar
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 199 babies named Zohar, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10742
- among girls today
- 199
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other girls
199 babies have been named Zohar since 2001, making it today's #10742 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Zohar recorded 199 times among girls since 2001, holding rank #10742 nationally today, ahead of 39% 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 2001 to 2025.
- #10742 among girls today
- 199 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 39% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zohar is currently the #10742 unisex name in America, more common than 39% of girls - 199 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10742
- among girls today
- 199
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other girls
Zohar vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10742
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 39% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Zohar was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
20 babies were named Zohar in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Zohar compares
199 37th percentile among 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
Zohar's all-time total is 48% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zohar | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 199 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zohar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zohar's full recorded timeline at 2015, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2022, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zohar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#10,742
Active since
2001
Zohar popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Zohar popularity over time - boys
124 total births recorded since 1997 (Zohar as boys' name)
Zohar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zohar's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Zohar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
71 births
- 2010s
2010s
85 births
- 2020s
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 85 births (43% of all-time use).
Zohar by state
Where Zohar concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 6.0% |
| #2 | California | | 8 | 4.0% |
New York share of Zohar's total US births 6.0%
Even split
12 of 199 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zohar? ▼
199 babies have been named Zohar since 2001. It currently ranks #10742 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 20 births.
When was Zohar most popular? ▼
Zohar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Zohar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zohar are New York (12 births), California (8 births).
Is Zohar a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zohar is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 199 births, and as a boy's name it has 124 births.
How long has the name Zohar been used? ▼
Records for Zohar go back to 2001, giving 25 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zohar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zoha, Zohra, Zohal, Zohara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zohar's data
- Zohar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (85 total births) through the 2020s (43) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Zohars (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Zohar
Nearby Names Like Zohar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zohar
Zoha Girl
#3207 1,108 births
Zohra Girl
#5871 434 births
Zohal Girl
#8641 141 births
Zohara Girl
#9389 120 births
Zohemy Girl
91 births
Compare Zohar side by side: Zohar vs Zoha Zohar vs Zohra Zohar vs Zohal
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zohar
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, 2001–2025 (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. "Zohar: #10742 Unisex Name - 199 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zohar. 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 Zohar 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.