Zahrea
A feminine Arabic name meaning "blossoming flower" or "blooming flower".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Zahrea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zahrea today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zahrea births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zahrea. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zahrea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1997 SSA rank
#16,127
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Zahrea: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zahrea by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zahrea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zahrea
The name Zahrea has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "zahrah," which means "flower" or "blossom." This connection to nature and beauty is reflective of the poetic traditions that flourished during the golden age of Islamic civilization.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zahrea can be found in the 11th-century literary work "Qaboos Nama," written by the Persian scholar and prince Kai Kavus. This renowned book on ethics and governance mentions a character named Zahrea, suggesting the name's usage during that era.
In the realm of historical figures, one notable bearer of the name was Zahrea al-Andalusiyya, a renowned 12th-century poet from Andalusia, Spain. Her poetry, which celebrated love and nature, was highly acclaimed during her lifetime and remains influential to this day.
Another prominent figure was Zahrea bint Abi Bakr, a respected scholar of hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad) who lived in the 8th century. Her contributions to the preservation and transmission of Islamic teachings were significant, and she was regarded as a authoritative source on hadith literature.
In the 13th century, Zahrea al-Mawsiliyya, a renowned musician and singer from Mosul, Iraq, gained fame for her exceptional vocal talents. Her performances were celebrated throughout the region, and she was known for her mastery of classical Arabic music.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Zahrea al-Khazraji was a prominent figure in the literary and intellectual circles of Baghdad. She was a prolific writer and poet, known for her eloquent prose and insightful commentary on social and cultural issues of her time.
While these are just a few examples, the name Zahrea has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark in various fields, from literature and music to scholarship and intellectual pursuits.
People
Zahrea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zahrea as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Zahrea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zahrea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zahrea going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Zahrea a common name?
We classify Zahrea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zahrea most popular?
The single biggest year for Zahrea was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zahrea is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zahrea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zahrea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zahrea in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zahrea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zahrea in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zahrea can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Zahrea?
Find out how many people share the name Zahrea on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.