Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Zara.
National Rank (2025)
#212
All-Time Peak Rank
#201 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
20,930
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Zara Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Zara
According to SSA data, Zara achieved its highest historical rank of #201 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,441 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 77.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 57 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Zara scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+77.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,441Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
57Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:10
1900s:29
1910s:112
1920s:107
1930s:59
1940s:76
1950s:67
1960s:59
1970s:200
1980s:354
1990s:709
2000s:2,542
2010s:8,367
2020s:8,239
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesZa-ra
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with Z, a letter used by only 2.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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