Matilde vs Zahira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilde

Girl #3,957 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,957
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilde, Mati, Tillie

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Zahira

Girl #3,947 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant, shining"

Origin: Arabic (zahir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,947
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zahi

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Popularity Comparison

Matilde Rank #3,957
Zahira Rank #3,947

Zahira is more popular, ranked #3947 vs #3957 for Matilde.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matilde ___

  • Matilde Rose
  • Matilde Elena
  • Matilde Lucia
  • Matilde Sofia
  • Matilde Clara
  • Matilde Beatriz

Zahira ___

  • Zahira Amira
  • Zahira Leila
  • Zahira Fatima
  • Zahira Nour
  • Zahira Rania

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

If you choose Zahira

Kareem Layla Omar Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilde or Zahira more popular?

Zahira is more popular, ranked #3947 compared to Matilde at #3957 in the United States.

What do Matilde and Zahira mean?

Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin). Zahira means "bright, radiant, shining" (Arabic (zahir) origin).

Are Matilde and Zahira boy or girl names?

Matilde is primarily a girl name. Zahira is primarily a girl name.

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