Zaher
Meaningbright, evident · Arabic
Zaher is an Arabic boy name meaning “bright, evident”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Zaher and you get Ezrah. Same letters, different name.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zaher would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationZaher peaked in 1990, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Zaher you'd meet today is about 35 years old.
- HistoryZaher first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Zaher
Zaher is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “bright, evident”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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Questions about the name Zaher
What does the name Zaher mean?
Zaher means “bright, evident” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Zahir (“radiant, evident”).
What is the origin of the name Zaher?
Zaher is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Zaher a boy or girl name?
Zaher is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zaher?
Zaher is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1997. It peaked at #8,117 in 1990, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Zaher?
If you like Zaher, you might also like Zahir.
What should I know before naming my baby Zaher?
Zaher is an Arabic boy name meaning “bright, evident”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.