Tzipora vs Zulema

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tzipora

Girl #2,982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, little bird"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,982
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tzipi, Zipi, Zippy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zulema

Girl #2,922 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, safe and sound"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Arabic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,922
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zule, Lema, Zuzu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tzipora Rank #2,982
Zulema Rank #2,922

Zulema is more popular, ranked #2922 vs #2982 for Tzipora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tzipora ___

  • Tzipora Miriam
  • Tzipora Rachel
  • Tzipora Sarah
  • Tzipora Leah
  • Tzipora Rivka
  • Tzipora Devorah

Zulema ___

  • Zulema Sofia
  • Zulema Maria
  • Zulema Valentina
  • Zulema Celeste
  • Zulema Lucia
  • Zulema Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Tzipora

Miriam Devorah Avigail Moshe Binyamin

If you choose Zulema

Selena Valentina Santiago Mateo Salma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tzipora or Zulema more popular?

Zulema is more popular, ranked #2922 compared to Tzipora at #2982 in the United States.

What do Tzipora and Zulema mean?

Tzipora means "bird, little bird" (Hebrew origin). Zulema means "peace, safe and sound" (Arabic origin).

Are Tzipora and Zulema boy or girl names?

Tzipora is primarily a girl name. Zulema is primarily a girl name.

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