Zohra
MeaningVenus; radiant · Arabic
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,454 in 2018
10 babies were named Zohra in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,132 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1982–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zohra you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Zohra
Zohra Sehgal
Indian actress and choreographer (1912–2014)
Choose Zohra and your child shares a first name with Zohra Sehgal, an Indian actress and choreographer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Zohra, like who?” Zohra Sehgal's Wikipedia article is available in 31 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Zohra Sehgal on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Zohra, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zohra would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZohra first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #5,454.
- TrendZohra has slipped 3,132 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Zohra means “Venus; radiant”.
About the name Zohra
Zohra is a girl name of Hindu origin meaning “Venus; radiant”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-hra”. US birth records list Zohra for girls from 1982 to 2025, in 40 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #5,454 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:Hindu names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.1 | 325,203 girls |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 209,205 girls |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 240,964 girls |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 144,509 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 91,047 girls |
More Hindu girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Pia · pious, devout
- Girl name: Roma · from Rome
- Girl name: India · from India
Questions about the name Zohra
What does the name Zohra mean?
Zohra means “Venus; radiant” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Zohra?
Zohra has Hindu roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Maya, Lyla, Arya.
Is Zohra a boy or girl name?
Zohra is a girl name.
How popular is the name Zohra?
Zohra ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#5,454).