Unisex nameCurrently #472 in the USRising
Zaire
//zaɪˈɪɹ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zaire'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.
Zaire's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zaire |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1995 | 113 |
| 1996 | 149 |
| 1997 | 204 |
| 1998 | 184 |
| 1999 | 261 |
| 2000 | 286 |
| 2001 | 200 |
| 2002 | 236 |
| 2003 | 252 |
| 2004 | 230 |
| 2005 | 253 |
| 2006 | 307 |
| 2007 | 325 |
| 2008 | 315 |
| 2009 | 286 |
| 2010 | 271 |
| 2011 | 257 |
| 2012 | 251 |
| 2013 | 263 |
| 2014 | 277 |
| 2015 | 277 |
| 2016 | 328 |
| 2017 | 350 |
| 2018 | 406 |
| 2019 | 520 |
| 2020 | 554 |
| 2021 | 573 |
| 2022 | 627 |
| 2023 | 674 |
| 2024 | 664 |
Zaire through the decades
- Zaire peaked in 2023, when 674 babies were named Zaire in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zaire has risen 77% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zaire currently ranks #472 in the US and is on the rise.