Zahava Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zahava means 'gold' or 'golden' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Zahava
Zahava is a Hebrew name meaning 'gold' or 'golden'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'zahav', which refers to the precious metal. The name is often given to girls as a symbol of beauty, brightness, and preciousness. It can also be seen as a representation of prosperity and abundance. In Hebrew culture, gold is considered a valuable and desirable material, and the name Zahava reflects these positive qualities.
Popularity of the Name Zahava
The popularity for the name Zahava peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 39 births, which ranked number 6,705 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Zahava had the most female births in 2020 with 39, which ranked number 3,731 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zahava has increased sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 32 births, an increase of 28.00%. Among females, Zahava has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 32 births, an increase of 28.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zahava
- 20 Year Trend of Zahava: 166.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Zahava: 28.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zahava: 28.00%
Popularity of Zahava by State
Among females, Zahava was most popular in Northeastern states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NJ, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zahava. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zahava
- Total Births of Zahava: 33 (2.50%)
- Female Births of Zahava: 33 (2.50%)
Given the upward trend of Zahava over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.50% increase in total births, for a total of 33 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zahava have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 33 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.50%.