UK boy's name
Zaafir
An Arabic masculine name derived from the word zafer, meaning "victory".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zaafir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zaafir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Zaafir is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Zaafir. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zaafir ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Zaafir.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zaafir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Zaafir mean?
The name Zaafir is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "zafr," which means "victory" or "triumph." It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in areas like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman, during the early Islamic period.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Zaafir can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic texts and literary works. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been inspired by verses from the Quran, which often use the word "zafr" to signify victory and success in various contexts.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Zaafir was Zaafir ibn al-Walid (670-720 CE), a prominent military commander and governor during the Umayyad Caliphate. He played a significant role in the Muslim conquest of Hispania (modern-day Spain and Portugal) and was renowned for his military prowess and strategic acumen.
Another notable historical figure with the name Zaafir was Zaafir al-Hadrami (1072-1154 CE), a renowned Sufi scholar and poet from Hadramaut, Yemen. His works, which focused on mysticism and spiritual enlightenment, have been widely studied and revered within the Islamic tradition.
In the 12th century, Zaafir al-Din al-Ardabili (1145-1220 CE) was a prominent Persian theologian, philosopher, and mystic. He was known for his contributions to the development of Islamic metaphysics and his influential works on Sufism.
During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria, Zaafir al-Din al-Birzali (1270-1339 CE) was a prominent historian and writer. He authored several chronicles and historical accounts, including a comprehensive history of the Mamluk dynasty.
In more recent times, Zaafir Khan (1887-1966) was a renowned Indian politician and statesman from the princely state of Tonk. He served as the Prime Minister of the Tonk State and played a crucial role in its integration into the Indian Union after independence.
It is worth noting that while the name Zaafir has been primarily associated with the Arabic and Islamic cultures, it has also been adopted and used in various other regions and communities over the centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and interactions throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Zaafir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zaafir was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Zaafir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zaafir in the UK right now?
In 2008, Zaafir was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zaafir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Zaafir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zaafir?
An Arabic masculine name derived from the word zafer, meaning "victory".
How many people are called Zaafir in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Zaafir across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.