Zara
Meaning: Princess, flower, radiance, dawn
Origin: Arabic/Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #123
Total births: 4,131
History: Zara surged in the 2010s as an elegant, international name in Australia. The Spanish fashion brand adds contemporary cachet. Zara represents Australian parents choosing names with European sophistication and global brand recognition.
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Look at the data
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| Current rank (2025) | #47 |
| Babies named Zara in 2025 | 134 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,131 |
| Peak year | 2016 (262 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #23 |
| Years in records | 2001–2025 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 15 spots |
Frequently asked about Zara
What does the name Zara mean?
Zara means “Princess, flower, radiance, dawn” from Arabic/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Zara?
Zara has Arabic/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Princess, flower, radiance, dawn”.
How popular is Zara in Australia?
Zara ranked #47 in Australia in 2025 — given to 134 babies that year.
When was Zara most popular?
Zara peaked in 2016 with 262 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Zara a boy or girl name?
Zara is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Zaras in registered births are female.
Is the name Zara rising or falling in popularity?
Zara has fallen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #32 in 2020 to #47 in 2025.
How long has Zara been recorded in Australia?
Zara appears in birth records in Australia across 23 years — from 2001 through 2025.