Zahir
Borrowed from Arabic ظَاهِر (ẓāhir), ظٰهِر (ẓāhir).
Every Zahir since 1973 — 4,784 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zahir
Zahir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #738 in 2025 with 356 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 4,784 American babies have been named Zahir. Its peak came in 2025, when 356 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 Zahir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zahir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 356 | #738 |
| 2024 | — | — | 341 | #750 |
| 2023 | — | — | 346 | #755 |
| 2022 | — | — | 288 | #847 |
| 2021 | — | — | 276 | #853 |
| 2020 | — | — | 255 | #890 |
| 2019 | — | — | 233 | #937 |
| 2018 | — | — | 213 | #978 |
| 2017 | — | — | 216 | #964 |
| 2016 | — | — | 178 | #1,104 |
| 2015 | — | — | 153 | #1,209 |
| 2014 | — | — | 172 | #1,116 |
| 2013 | — | — | 137 | #1,276 |
| 2012 | — | — | 136 | #1,292 |
| 2011 | — | — | 114 | #1,446 |
| 2010 | — | — | 139 | #1,262 |
| 2009 | — | — | 119 | #1,424 |
| 2008 | — | — | 116 | #1,440 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,445 | 139 | #1,271 |
| 2006 | — | — | 108 | #1,446 |
| 2005 | — | — | 95 | #1,513 |
| 2004 | — | — | 75 | #1,718 |
| 2003 | — | — | 75 | #1,671 |
| 2002 | — | — | 62 | #1,850 |
| 2001 | — | — | 59 | #1,890 |
| 2000 | — | — | 61 | #1,798 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,850 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,374 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,144 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,240 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahir mean?
Borrowed from Arabic ظَاهِر (ẓāhir), ظٰهِر (ẓāhir).
How popular is the name Zahir in 2025?
Zahir ranked #738 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 356 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zahir?
4,784 babies have been named Zahir in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zahir most popular?
Zahir peaked in 2025, when 356 newborns received the name.
Is Zahir a boy or girl name?
Zahir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zahir rising or falling?
Zahir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.