Ava vs Zafar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9
Total SSA Count: 8,662
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Zafar

Boy #31,311 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31,311
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Zaf, Zay, Zaie

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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9

Zafar Rank #31,311

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #31311 for Zafar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

Ava Rose
Ava Grace
Ava Marie
Ava Claire
Ava Elizabeth
Ava Mae

Zafar ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Zafar more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Zafar at #31311 in the United States.

What do Ava and Zafar mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin).

Are Ava and Zafar boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Zafar is primarily a boy name.

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