To shine, flower, or blossom
In Hebrew, the name is a feminine form of Zohar, meaning 'to shine' or 'brilliance.' In Arabic, it is related to Zahra, which translates to 'flower' or 'blossom.' It gained significant international attention in 2005 when it was chosen by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt for their daughter.
About 174 girls were named Zahara in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
South African singer-songwriter and guitarist
A character in the video game series · Final Fantasy
The same feel as Zahara — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
