Jahanara

A melodic and bright choice with a powerful meaning, Jahanara combines the Persian words jahān and ārā meaning "world" and "decorate" respectively. The name has been borne by 17th-century Mughal princess Jahanara Begum, poet Jahanara Arzu, cricketer Jahanara Alam, and activist and writer Jahanara Imam

Pronounced juh-hah-nuh-RAH.

As of October 2026, Jahanara ranked #15870 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA.