Girl nameCurrently #15,188 in the USSteady
Zahirah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20107 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
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Zahirah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zahirah |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Zahirah through the decades
- Zahirah peaked in 2010, when 18 babies were named Zahirah in the US.
- The 2000s were Zahirah's strongest decade, averaging 12 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Zahirah has fallen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zahirah currently ranks #15,188 in the US and is holding steady.