Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Zafir since 1987
Babies named Zafir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Zafir is a name of Arabic origin that entered U.S. records in 1987. It reached its highest usage in the peak year of 2022, but since then it has been gradually declining in use. Despite not ranking in the top 1000 nationally, Zafir remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with a strong, positive meaning. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2022, reflecting a slight retreat from its recent peak.
Zafir is derived from the Arabic root ẓ-f-r (ظفر) meaning 'to triumph' or 'to be victorious'. It is directly related to the masculine given name Zafir (ظافر), which appears in classical Arabic literature. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally. In some contexts, it is also linked to the word for sapphire (safir in Arabic), though this is a secondary association.
“Zafir” around the world
Where Zafir lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zaf, Zafi
Sibling names for Zafir
Names that share Zafir's style, for a brother or sister.
