Zafar

Zafar is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Zafar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zafar

Zafar belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zafar first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6327 in 2017, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 139 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zafar in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#6327 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Zafar in 2024
5
Total since 1880
139

Zafar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1949 in 2001
Babies named Zafar in 2025
3
Total since 1996
47

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zafar mean?

The meaning of Zafar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zafar a boy or girl name?

Zafar is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zafar?

Zafar comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Zafar?

Zafar first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #6327 in 2017, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.