To blossom, shining, or brilliant
Zahriyah is a modern elaboration of the Arabic name Zahra. It carries the poetic imagery of a flower in bloom or a celestial body shining brightly. While rare in the United States, it follows the popular trend of adding melodic suffixes to traditional roots.
About 5 girls were named Zahriyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
