Zafira
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Manifest, clear, bright, shining
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #8840 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Zahir. Shares the meaning 'Manifest, clear, bright, shining.'
Similar names: zaafir, zafir, zafirah, zafiro, zair, zaira, zairah, zaahir
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Zafira? About 1 in 277,375 babies born in 2025 were named Zafira, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zafira
What does the name Zafira mean?
Zafira means “Manifest, clear, bright, shining” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Zafira?
Zafira has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Manifest, clear, bright, shining”.
How popular is Zafira?
Zafira ranked #8362 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Zafira most popular?
Zafira peaked in 2024 with 25 babies registered that year.
Is Zafira a boy or girl name?
Zafira is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Zafiras in registered births are female.
Is the name Zafira rising or falling in popularity?
Zafira has risen 447 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8809 in 2020 to #8362 in 2025.
How long has Zafira been recorded?
Zafira appears in birth records across 16 years — from 2007 through 2025.