Moon, dawn, or desert
Shahara is a name with multiple potential roots, most notably linked to the Arabic word for the moon or the dawn. It is also frequently associated with the Sahara Desert, derived from the Arabic word for 'desert'. In some contexts, it is used as a variation of the name Shahar, which appears in Semitic languages meaning 'dawn'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shahara in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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