| Meaning | princess, to blossom |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew, Slavic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Za-ra |
Zara exemplifies the power of brevity—four letters delivering maximum impact and style. This name projects confidence, sophistication, and international appeal with remarkable efficiency. The strong Z opening ensures memorable first impressions while the soft ending maintains femininity and grace. Zara transcends cultural boundaries effortlessly, working beautifully across diverse linguistic contexts. Its sleek, modern sound feels perpetually contemporary without being tied to any particular naming trend. The name requires no diminutives or nicknames, being perfect in its compact form. Zara pairs exceptionally well with longer middle and surnames, providing balance in full name combinations. The name's global popularity demonstrates its universal appeal while remaining uncommon enough to feel special. Zara suggests worldliness and polish without pretension or excessive formality.
| Zari |
| Zee |
| Zaza |
| Aria |
| Zara Tindall | British equestrian and Olympian |
| Zara Larsson | Swedish singer-songwriter |
| Zara Phillips | British equestrian and Olympian |
| Zara Nelsova | Canadian cellist |
| Zara Yaqob | Ethiopian empress |
| Zara Mints | Russian mathematician |
| Zara Bate | Australian cricketer |
| Zara Nutley | British actress |
| Zara Dampney | British beach volleyball player |
| Zara Northover | British judoka |
| Zara Rutherford | Belgian-British pilot |
| Zara Mowatt | Scottish footballer |
| Zara Whites | Dutch former adult film actress |
| Zara Jaffe | British actress |
| Zara Dawson | British actress |
| Zara Abid | Pakistani model |
| Zara Agnes Karuhimbi | Rwandan hero and hotel owner |
| Zara White | from the novel "Girl, Stolen" by April Henry |
| Princess Zara | from the animated film "The Swan Princess" |
| Zara, the pirate captain | from the video game "Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag" |
| Zara Nejron | from the comic book series "WildC.A.T.s" |
| Zara Bain | from the TV series "The Mentalist" |
| Zara Alden | from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Zara Morgan | from the novel "Between the Lives" by Jessica Shirvington |
| Zara Ramm | from the video game "Dishonored 2" |
| Zara Young | from the TV series "The Next Step" |
| Zara Walker | from the TV series "Love, Victor" |
| Zara Moonbeam | from the animated TV series "My Little Pony - Friendship Is Magic" |