Zaire
Zaire is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
River that swallows all rivers.
Origin and history
Zaire is a place-derived given name originating from a European adaptation of the Kikongo word 'nzere' or 'nzadi', meaning 'river that swallows all rivers'. It gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it is increasingly used for boys as a modern, strong-sounding choice.
Popularity in the United States
9,465 babies in the United States have been named Zaire since 1880. It ranks #1234 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #495.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.1 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- GA (8 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- NJ (7.4 %)
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 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 732 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,125 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,876 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,625 |
Famous people named Zaire
- Zaire Wade: Basketball player
- Zaire Franklin: Football player
- Zaire Anderson: Football player
Fun facts
- The name originates from the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River.
- Zaire has seen significant rise in usage in the United States since the 1990s.