Boy nameCurrently #755 in the USRising
Zahir
//zəˈhɪɹ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zahir's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Zahir's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zahir |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 57 |
| 2000 | 61 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2002 | 62 |
| 2003 | 75 |
| 2004 | 75 |
| 2005 | 95 |
| 2006 | 108 |
| 2007 | 146 |
| 2008 | 116 |
| 2009 | 119 |
| 2010 | 139 |
| 2011 | 114 |
| 2012 | 136 |
| 2013 | 137 |
| 2014 | 172 |
| 2015 | 153 |
| 2016 | 178 |
| 2017 | 216 |
| 2018 | 213 |
| 2019 | 232 |
| 2020 | 254 |
| 2021 | 276 |
| 2022 | 288 |
| 2023 | 346 |
| 2024 | 339 |
Zahir through the decades
- Zahir peaked in 2023, when 346 babies were named Zahir in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zahir has risen 95% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zahir currently ranks #755 in the US and is on the rise.