Zari Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
Zari means 'golden' and is of Persian origin.
Meaning of the Name Zari
Zari is a name of Persian origin meaning 'golden'. It is commonly used as a feminine given name in Iran and other Persian-speaking countries. The name is associated with beauty, elegance, and preciousness. It can also be a short form of the name Zahara, meaning 'flower' or 'shining'.
Popularity of the Name Zari
The popularity for the name Zari peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 118 births, which ranked number 3,261 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Zari had the most female births in 2022 with 118, which ranked number 1,743 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2009 with 5, which ranked number 12,488 out of 14,532 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Zari has increased sharply over the last ten years from 52 births to 118 births, an increase of 126.92%. Among females, Zari has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 52 births to 118 births, an increase of 126.92%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zari
- 20 Year Trend of Zari: 353.85%
- 10 Year Trend of Zari: 126.92%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zari: 126.92%
Popularity of Zari by State
Among females, Zari was most popular in Southeastern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zari. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2189 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 913 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 548 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 871 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1923 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 934 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zari
- Total Births of Zari: 128 (8.54%)
- Female Births of Zari: 128 (8.54%)
Given the upward trend of Zari over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.54% increase in total births, for a total of 128 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zari have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 128 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.54%.