Fatima vs Zariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

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Zariah

Girl #440 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic (Zara)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
705
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ria

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Popularity Comparison

Fatima Rank #316
Zariah Rank #440

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 vs #440 for Zariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

Zariah ___

  • Zariah Grace
  • Zariah Mae
  • Zariah Rose
  • Zariah Jade
  • Zariah Marie
  • Zariah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Zariah

Zara Amara Messiah Kalani Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Zariah more popular?

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 compared to Zariah at #440 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Zariah mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Zariah means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic (Zara) origin).

Are Fatima and Zariah boy or girl names?

Fatima is primarily a girl name. Zariah is primarily a girl name.

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