Zahir
Meaningradiant, evident · Arabic
- US rank
- #738
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #738 in 2025
356 babies were named Zahir in the US in 2025. It has climbed 148 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zahir you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,798 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zahir, 356 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zahir would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZahir first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearZahir is at its all-time high right now: #738 in 2025.
- Then vs nowZahir is 6.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,154 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,798.
- TrendZahir has climbed 148 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #738. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedZahir is most popular in Connecticut, where it ranks #296, followed by Massachusetts (#378) and Georgia (#452). It's in the top 1,000 in 20 states.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Zahir means “radiant, evident”.
About the name Zahir
Zahir is a boy name meaning “radiant, evident”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-hir”. US birth records list Zahir for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 47 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #738 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #738, with 356 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 660,377 boys |
| 1980s | 3.7 | 271,003 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,822 boys |
| 2000s | 45 | 22,065 boys |
| 2010s | 90 | 11,068 boys |
| 2020s | 180 | 5,561 boys |
Questions about the name Zahir
What does the name Zahir mean?
Zahir means “radiant, evident” in Arabic.
Is Zahir a boy or girl name?
Zahir is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zahir?
Zahir ranked #738 for US boys in 2025, given to 356 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#738).