Zaheer
Every Zaheer since 1989 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaheer
Zaheer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,392 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 344 American babies have been named Zaheer. Its peak came in 2023, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zaheer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaheer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,392 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,062 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,564 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,566 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,116 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,445 |
| 2019 | 5 | #14,084 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,536 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,672 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,595 |
| 2015 | 12 | #7,056 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,546 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,639 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,295 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,996 |
| 2010 | 6 | #12,192 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,463 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,522 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,340 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,717 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,344 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,525 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,626 |
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| 2001 | 7 | #9,229 |
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Famous people named Zaheer
- Zaheer Khan Cricketer · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaheer in 2025?
Zaheer ranked #4,392 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaheer?
344 babies have been named Zaheer in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaheer most popular?
Zaheer peaked in 2023, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Zaheer a boy or girl name?
Zaheer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaheer rising or falling?
Zaheer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zaheer?
Well-known people named Zaheer include Zaheer Khan (cricketer).