Boy · #7,244 in 2026

Zahar

Name: Popularity of the name Zahar in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zahar, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,244

Peak Rank

#6,775 (2019)

Total Babies

123

5-Yr Trend

+7%

2012

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#6775

Peak Rank

123

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zahar

The earliest SSA record of Zahar as a baby boy name dates back to 2012, when 5 babies received it. 2019 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Zahar — #6,775 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 57% of all recorded Zahars. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,244 among baby boy names with 10 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 123 Zahars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Zahar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zahar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Zahir
Zaha
Zachar
Zuhair
Shahar
Zadar
Zamor
Zukor
Zohar
Zafar
Zahara
Zanier

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zahar

What does the name Zahar mean?

Zahar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zahar in 2026?

In 2026, Zahar ranks #7,244 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Zahar most popular?

Zahar reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #6,775 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Zahar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zahar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Zahar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zahar include Jeno, Rori, Santanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zahar

Zahar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 123 births in the dataset. Zahar's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #6,775. Use the chart and map above to compare Zahar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.