Zahra
Zahra is making a comeback — from #232 in 2014 to #112 in 2023.
Note: Zahra hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2023. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 120 positions. Registrations grew from 8 to 71 (+788%).
Peak popularity: 2017 (89 registrations, ranked #103).
Neighbours in the 2023 ranking
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By state & territory — 2023
How often Zahra was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (71 babies)
In 2023: 71 babies named Zahra across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Zahra?
- Between 2014 and 2023, Zahra was registered for 187 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Zahra a popular name in Australia?
- Zahra has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2023, when it last ranked #112 with 71 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.