Zahir Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zahir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zahir?
Zahir is spelled Z-A-H-I-R. The name has 5 letters.
Zahir at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Zahir means “manifest”, “evident”, or “outer” in Arabic.
- Origin
- The name Zahir may derive from the Arabic language where it holds meanings related to appearance or manifest qualities.
- Pronunciation
- zah-HEER · 2 syllables
Zahir Popularity in 2025
Rank#738
Recorded Births356
- Boys usage rose 11 places to #738 and recorded 15 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Zahir Mean?
Zahir means “manifest”, “evident”, or “outer” in Arabic.
Origin: The name Zahir may derive from the Arabic language where it holds meanings related to appearance or manifest qualities.
How Do You Pronounce Zahir?
Pronunciationzah-HEER
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Zahir?
- History
- Zahir is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and has historical usage within those contexts.
Zahir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 356 | #738 |
| 2024 | Boys | 341 | #749 |
| 2023 | Boys | 346 | #752 |
| 2022 | Boys | 288 | #846 |
| 2021 | Boys | 276 | #852 |
| 2020 | Boys | 255 | #886 |
| 2019 | Boys | 233 | #935 |
| 2018 | Boys | 213 | #975 |
| 2017 | Boys | 216 | #961 |
| 2016 | Boys | 178 | #1,102 |
| 2015 | Boys | 153 | #1,205 |
| 2014 | Boys | 172 | #1,110 |
| 2013 | Boys | 137 | #1,269 |
| 2012 | Boys | 136 | #1,285 |
| 2011 | Boys | 114 | #1,440 |
| 2010 | Boys | 139 | #1,256 |
| 2009 | Boys | 119 | #1,413 |
| 2008 | Boys | 116 | #1,436 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2007 | Boys | 139 | #1,263 |
| 2006 | Boys | 108 | #1,438 |
| 2005 | Boys | 95 | #1,506 |
| 2004 | Boys | 75 | #1,701 |
| 2003 | Boys | 75 | #1,656 |
When Was Zahir Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
356 recorded births
National rank #738
2023 · Boys
346 recorded births
National rank #752
2024 · Boys
341 recorded births
National rank #749
2022 · Boys
288 recorded births
National rank #846
Where Zahir Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #296 | 10 |
| MA | #378 | 13 |
| GA | #452 | 24 |
| LA | #487 | 9 |
| NJ | #523 | 14 |
| FL | #557 | 31 |
| CO | #571 | 9 |
| NY | #572 | 27 |