Zahir
Zahir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Bright, shining, manifest, or helper.
Origin and history
Zahir is an Arabic masculine name meaning bright, shining, or helper. It has gained steady popularity in the United States in recent years due to its vibrant sound and positive meaning. The name is also widely used across Islamic and Arabic-speaking cultures globally.
Popularity in the United States
4,777 babies in the United States have been named Zahir since 1880. It ranks #1779 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #760.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13 %)
- NJ (11.5 %)
- CA (11.1 %)
- PA (11 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 230 |
| 2000-2010 | 909 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,691 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,862 |
Famous people named Zahir
- Zahir Shah: Monarch, King
Fun facts
- Al-Zahir is considered one of the 99 names of God in Islamic tradition, signifying the Manifest or Evident.
- The name has seen significant usage growth in the United States during the 2020s.