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Zara vs Fatima

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.
ZaraFatima
Meaning Flower; radiance (as a form of Zahra) Captivating; one who weans
Origin arabic Arabic
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation ZAH-rah FAH-tee-mah
Syllables 2 3
First appeared18961919
Peak year2022 (1,441)2006 (1,515)
In 20251,432931
TrendNear its peakDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Zara Fatima
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

What does Fatima mean?

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Zara or Fatima 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 Zara and Fatima?

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

Which name is older, Zara or Fatima?

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