Fatimah vs Zarina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatimah

Girl #2,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who weans or abstains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili Persian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,304
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fatu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zarina

Girl #2,329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Russian Central Asian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,329
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zara, Rina, Zee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fatimah Rank #2,304
Zarina Rank #2,329

Fatimah is more popular, ranked #2304 vs #2329 for Zarina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatimah ___

  • Fatimah Zahra
  • Fatimah Noor
  • Fatimah Aisha
  • Fatimah Maryam
  • Fatimah Sana
  • Fatimah Layla

Zarina ___

  • Zarina Rose
  • Zarina Grace
  • Zarina Marie
  • Zarina Elise
  • Zarina Faith
  • Zarina Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fatimah

Hassan Hussein Maryam Zainab Ibrahim

If you choose Zarina

Cyrus Darius Leila Jasmine Aram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatimah or Zarina more popular?

Fatimah is more popular, ranked #2304 compared to Zarina at #2329 in the United States.

What do Fatimah and Zarina mean?

Fatimah means "one who weans or abstains" (Arabic origin). Zarina means "golden, made of gold" (Persian origin).

Are Fatimah and Zarina boy or girl names?

Fatimah is primarily a girl name. Zarina is primarily a girl name.

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