Rising light or dawning
Derived from the Hebrew root meaning 'to shine' or 'to rise,' Zerah traditionally refers to the rising of the sun. In the Bible, it is used for several male figures, but its soft sound and celestial meaning have led to modern use for girls.
Less common today
Zerah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,984 in 2022.
American child prodigy and mental calculator
A character mentioned in various biblical adaptations · The Bible
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
