Names / Girl names
Zohara
Current rank
#9,454
and rising
All-time peak
#8,054
in 2023
First recorded
2006
in U.S. data
Children named
120
since 2006
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #8,054 in 2023 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
(zo-HAH-rah): Feminine form inspired by Zohar, radiant or light. Beautiful if you want a rarer alternative to Zara or Zahra. The name first appears in U.S. records in 2006. Usage has ticked up in recent years while remaining off the most-common lists. Roughly 120 people have been given the name to date — a true rarity.