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Fatima vs Zara

Which is more popular?
Zara is more popular than Fatima today: about 1,432 US babies were given the name Zara in 2025, compared with 931 named Fatima.
FatimaZara
Meaning Captivating; one who weans Flower; radiance (as a form of Zahra)
Origin Arabic arabic
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation FAH-tee-mah ZAH-rah
Syllables 3 2
First appeared19191896
Peak year2006 (1,515)2022 (1,441)
In 20259311,432
TrendDecliningNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Fatima Zara
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeFatimaZara
2020s 5,437 8,239
2010s 10,495 8,367
2000s 13,601 2,542
1990s 4,434 709
1980s 2,433 354
1970s 1,484 200
1960s 565 59
1950s 281 67
1940s 125 76
1930s 62 59
1920s 22 107
1910s 6 112
1900s 0 29
1890s 0 10

What does Fatima mean?

Fatima is traditionally linked to “one who weans” and “captivating.” Fatimah was the Prophet’s daughter.

What does Zara mean?

In Arabic use Zara is most credibly a form of Zahra (root z-h-r), meaning 'flower/blossom' or 'radiant'. The name is genuinely cross-cultural and the origin is disputed: it also appears independently in Hebrew (sometimes linked, with weak support, to Sarah or to a root meaning 'to shine') and in Slavic and Spanish/Italian naming traditions, so the meaning depends on the family's background.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fatima or Zara more popular?

Zara is more popular than Fatima today: about 1,432 US babies were given the name Zara in 2025, compared with 931 named Fatima.

What is the difference between Fatima and Zara?

Fatima means Captivating; one who weans (Arabic origin), while Zara means Flower; radiance (as a form of Zahra) (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Fatima or Zara?

In US records, Fatima first appears in 1919 and Zara in 1896, so Zara has the longer recorded history.