UK girl's name
Zohra
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "blooming flower" or "bright as a flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zohra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zohra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1603, with 19 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 20 births.
This profile covers 334 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 95% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 338 living people in the UK are called Zohra. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zohra ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 19 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 20 girls were registered as Zohra.
- • Zohra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #653 in 1997.
- • About 338 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zohra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1603
2024
Births in 2024
19
Latest year
Peak year
2019
20 births
Estimated living
338
2026
Meaning
What does Zohra mean?
The name Zohra has its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the word "zahrah," meaning "flower" or "blossom." This name has been in use since ancient times in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa.
Zohra is a name deeply rooted in Islamic culture and tradition. It is believed to have been mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as a reference to the beauty and fragrance of flowers. In Arabic poetry, the name Zohra has been used as a symbol of beauty, grace, and purity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zohra can be traced back to the 7th century, when a woman named Zohra bint Amr was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. She is revered in Islamic history for her devotion and service to the early Muslim community.
Throughout the centuries, the name Zohra has been borne by several notable figures. In the 11th century, Zohra Khatun was a powerful female ruler of the Seljuk Empire, known for her patronage of the arts and her leadership skills. Zohra Begum (1638-1705) was a renowned Indian poet and musician who contributed greatly to the development of Urdu literature.
In more recent times, Zohra Segal (1912-2014) was an acclaimed Indian actress and dancer who had a prolific career spanning over seven decades. She received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the arts. Zohra Lampert (born 1937) is an American actress known for her roles in films such as "Brewster McCloud" and "Let's Scare Jessica to Death."
Zohra Opoku (born 1976) is a German-Ghanaian fashion designer and entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the fashion industry. Zohra Drif (born 1934) is an Algerian lawyer and former freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the Algerian War of Independence against French colonial rule.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Zohra throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zohra over time
The chart below shows babies named Zohra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zohra, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 19 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zohra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zohra was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2291 | 60 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2263 | 131 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2065 | 108 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1919 | 35 | 4 |
Geography
Where Zohra is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Zohra. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Zohra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #653 in 1997.
Across the UK
Zohra in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#653 in 1997
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Zohra
- Zoe 23,808
- Zara 19,377
- Zainab 9,407
- Zahra 8,438
- Zoya 4,523
- Zuzanna 4,231
- Zaynab 3,722
- Zofia 2,773
- Zaynah 1,472
- Zaina 1,376
- Zoey 1,262
- Zarah 1,167
FAQ
Zohra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zohra in the UK right now?
In 2024, Zohra was ranked #1603 for girls in England and Wales, with 19 births registered.
When was Zohra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 20 babies registered as Zohra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zohra?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "blooming flower" or "bright as a flower".
How many people are called Zohra in the UK?
A total of 334 babies have been registered as Zohra across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Zohra most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Zohra ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #653 in 1997. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.