Fatuma vs Zafira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatuma

Girl #5,151 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who abstains, one who weans a child"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

East African Swahili Islamic Somali Tanzanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,151
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fatu, Tuma, Fatou

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Zafira

Girl #5,201 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"successful, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,201
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zafi, Zara, Fira

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Popularity Comparison

Fatuma Rank #5,151
Zafira Rank #5,201

Fatuma is more popular, ranked #5151 vs #5201 for Zafira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatuma ___

  • Fatuma Amina
  • Fatuma Zainab
  • Fatuma Halima
  • Fatuma Maryam
  • Fatuma Noor
  • Fatuma Safia

Zafira ___

  • Zafira Nour
  • Zafira Amira
  • Zafira Layla
  • Zafira Rose
  • Zafira Sofia
  • Zafira Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fatuma

Amara Hassan Ibrahim Zara Mariam

If you choose Zafira

Zahra Amira Farida Yasmin Rania

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatuma or Zafira more popular?

Fatuma is more popular, ranked #5151 compared to Zafira at #5201 in the United States.

What do Fatuma and Zafira mean?

Fatuma means "one who abstains, one who weans a child" (Arabic origin). Zafira means "successful, prosperous" (Arabic origin).

Are Fatuma and Zafira boy or girl names?

Fatuma is primarily a girl name. Zafira is primarily a girl name.

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