Sahir
Meaningwakeful · Arabic
- US rank
- #2,884
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,236 in 2024
43 babies were named Sahir in the US in 2025. It has climbed 190 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sahir you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,683 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sahir, 43 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sahir would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySahir first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,236.
- Then vs nowSahir is 4.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 39,683.
- TrendSahir has climbed 190 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,884. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Sahir means “wakeful”. Our records link it to Arabic and Hindu roots.
About the name Sahir
Sahir is a boy name of Arabic and Hindu origin meaning “wakeful”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-hir”. US birth records list Sahir for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 34 of those 46 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,236 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,884, with 43 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesHindu names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,564,103 boys |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 324,675 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 92,678 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,304 boys |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,096 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Sahir
What does the name Sahir mean?
Sahir means “wakeful” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Sahir?
Sahir has Arabic, Hindu roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Sahir a boy or girl name?
Sahir is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sahir?
Sahir ranked #2,884 for US boys in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,236).