Boy · #2,896 in 2026

Zair

The locations, lands, and nations mentioned in the Bible are not all listed here. Some locations might appear twice, each time under a different name. Only places having their own Wikipedia articles are included. See also the list of minor biblical places for locations which do not have their own Wikipedia article.

Current Rank
#2,896
Peak Rank
#2,705 (2024)
Total Babies
688
5-Yr Trend
+22%
1999
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#2705
Peak Rank
688
Total Count
28
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zair

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The locations, lands, and nations mentioned in the Bible are not all listed here. Some locations might appear twice, each time under a different name. Only places having their own Wikipedia articles are included. See also the list of minor biblical places for locations which do not have their own Wikipedia article.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Zair

Zair first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 48 Zairs were born — ranking #2,705 that year. As of 2026, Zair ranks #2,896 for baby boys with 44 births, rising sharply (+22% over the past five years). In total, more than 688 Zairs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zair

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zair

What does the name Zair mean?
The locations, lands, and nations mentioned in the Bible are not all listed here. Some locations might appear twice, each time under a different name. Only places having their own Wikipedia articles are included. See also the list of minor biblical places for locations which do not have their own Wikipedia article.
How popular is Zair in 2026?
In 2026, Zair ranks #2,896 among boys' names in the U.S., with 44 babies given the name that year.
When was Zair most popular?
Zair reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #2,705 that year with 48 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zair most popular?
Zair has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zair.
Is Zair a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zair is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zair?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zair include Mosiah, Saviour, Gregroy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zair

Zair is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 688 births in the dataset. Zair's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #2,705. Use the chart and map above to compare Zair'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.