Zafira
A girl's name with 150 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Zafira hit its peak of 25 births in 2024, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Zafira has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Zafira ranks #5274 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Zafira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the feminine form of Zafir, meaning 'victorious' or 'triumphant.' It shares its root with the Vauxhall Zafira car, but as a given name it carries the full power of its Arabic meaning — a name that celebrates success.
EtymologyShow more
Zafira is built from 6 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Zafira creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zafira has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 69 | #8943 | — |
| 2010s | 76 | #13521 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #20514 | — |
The Story of Zafira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Zafira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Zafira are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Zafira?
Only about 1 in every 144,000 babies born in 2024 was named Zafira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 76 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Zafira by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | #5274 |
| 2023 | 14 | #8035 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12209 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10268 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8929 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11326 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8596 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8765 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16170 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12968 |
| 2014 | 5 | #19150 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11936 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19466 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13315 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20514 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zafira a boy's or girl's name?
When was Zafira most popular?
How popular is the name Zafira?
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024