All names A–Z

Zara

ZAH-rah2 syllables
Excellent to call

Means "blooming flower" or "radiance". (Arabic)

What does Zara mean?

Arabic: Means "blooming flower" or "radiance"..

Is Zara a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Zara in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #105 all-time — about 0.7 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (23 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Zara suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Zara

As Zara joined our nap time, I couldn’t help but think: with a name like hers, is she going to nap like a blossoming flower or just radiate snoring like the rest of us?

Like Zara? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.