US Popularity:9004
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Persian
Meaning:Beautiful; Bright; Brilliant, splendor
Zehra is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is a variation of the traditional Arabic name Zahra, with both spellings translating to a bevvy of shining compliments. A few of these include “beautiful,” “bright,” and “brilliant!” In the Qur'an, Zehra’s fame can be contributed in part to Fatimah, also known as al-Zahrā. the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. To this day, Zehra or Zahra is commonly used as an idiom for a “flower of the world.”

Zehra Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Zehra is currently #2741 on The Bump
Girl:Zehra is currently #1213 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Zehra is currently #9004 in U.S. births
Girl:Zehra is currently #3841 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#9004
in 2022
+ 2083
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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