Zahirah
Meaningradiant, shining · Arabic
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #6,904 in 2010
6 babies were named Zahirah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,662 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zahirah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Zahirah, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zahirah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZahirah first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #6,904.
- TrendZahirah has slipped 3,662 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Zahirah means “radiant, shining”. Our records link it to Arabic and Hebrew roots.
About the name Zahirah
Zahirah is a girl name of Arabic and Hebrew origin meaning “radiant, shining”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-rah”. US birth records list Zahirah for girls from 1991 to 2025, in 31 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #6,904 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.4 | 296,053 girls |
| 2000s | 6.3 | 157,480 girls |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 176,367 girls |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 241,935 girls |
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Salem · peace
Questions about the name Zahirah
What does the name Zahirah mean?
Zahirah means “radiant, shining” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Zahirah?
Zahirah has Arabic, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Lyla.
Is Zahirah a boy or girl name?
Zahirah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Zahirah?
Zahirah ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#6,904).