To shine, flower, or blossom
Zaharah is a variant of the Arabic name Zahra. It carries the dual meaning of being bright and shining like a star, as well as the delicate beauty of a blooming flower. It is often associated with the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, Fatimah az-Zahra.
Less common today
Zaharah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,765 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
