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Fatimazahra

fah-TEE-mah-ZAH-rah · The name combines Fatima (meaning 'one who abstains' or 'shining one') and Zahra (meaning 'bright, radiant' or 'flower'), together often interpreted as 'the radiant Fatima'.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,917
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2016
2025 frequency
1 in 200,908 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2012

Rising since 2012, #10,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Fatimazahra since 2010

Babies named Fatimazahra per year in U.S. Social Security records.

481220102020Most births 2016Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s62
2020s49

Meaning & origin

Fatimazahra is a compound Arabic name formed from Fatima and Zahra, two names deeply rooted in Islamic history. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2010, reflecting the growing diversity of naming practices among Muslim American families. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917th, with a 1-in-200,908 occurrence among newborn girls. The name saw its peak popularity in 2016, and its trajectory has been steadily rising since 2012, indicating increasing recognition. While no top states can be attributed due to limited data, the name is most common in communities with North African or Middle Eastern heritage. Fatimazahra carries strong cultural and religious resonance, honoring the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, Fatima al-Zahra, and is typically given to girls. Its use in the United States remains niche but growing, appealing to families seeking a name that blends tradition and devotional significance.

Fatimazahra is a compound name formed from Fatima and Zahra, two highly revered names in Islamic tradition. Fatima was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and Zahra is one of her epithets, meaning 'the radiant' or 'the blooming'. The name is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority countries, often reflecting devotion to the Prophet's family. It entered U.S. records in 2010, primarily among families of North African or Middle Eastern heritage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Fatima, Zahra, Fati

Variants: Fatima Zahra, Fatimah Zahra

Sibling names for Fatimazahra

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Questions parents ask

What does Fatimazahra mean?
Fatimazahra combines Fatima and Zahra. Fatima means 'one who abstains' or 'shining one', and Zahra means 'bright, radiant' or 'flower', so the name is often understood as 'the radiant Fatima'.
How popular is Fatimazahra?
Fatimazahra entered U.S. records in 2010. In 2025, it ranked 10,917th, with approximately 1 in every 200,908 baby girls given this name. Its popularity has been rising since 2012, peaking in 2016.
Is Fatimazahra a boy or girl name?
Fatimazahra is exclusively a girl's name, reflecting the feminine Arabic names it combines.