Boy · #734 in 2026

Zahir

Current Rank
#734
Peak Rank
#734 (2026)
Total Babies
5K
5-Yr Trend
+42%
2007
First Year
2007
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#13924
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Zahir

Zahir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 365 Zahirs were born — ranking #734 that year. As of 2026, Zahir ranks #734 for baby boys with 365 births, rising sharply (+42% over the past five years). In total, more than 5K Zahirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zahir

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zahir

What does the name Zahir mean?
Zahir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zahir in 2026?
In 2026, Zahir ranks #734 among boys' names in the U.S., with 365 babies given the name that year.
When was Zahir most popular?
Zahir reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #734 that year with 365 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zahir most popular?
Zahir has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zahir.
Is Zahir a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zahir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zahir?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zahir include Andreas, Sedrick, Seamus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zahir

Zahir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Zahir's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #734. Use the chart and map above to compare Zahir'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.