How Many People Are Named Sahir?

Complete statistics for the name Sahir: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sahir
Very Rare
Arabic

Sahir means 'poet' in Arabic, adding a touch of creativity to its rare charm. Only 877 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 376,245 Americans, truly setting it apart. With a peak birth year in 2024, it's clear Sahir is a rising star among modern names.

~877
Living in US
1 in 376,245
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Poet
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Creative Inspired
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

28,826
Worldwide Bearers
#28,767
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8,468
🇮🇳 India
6,713
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4,080
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,145
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2,021
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
862
🇹🇷 Turkey
628
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286
🇲🇦 Morocco
273

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
877 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
853
Would be under 30 (96%)
34
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 887 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sahir Through the Generations

Sahir has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. As of now, 853 out of 887 people named Sahir are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among the youth. The name's recent peak in 2024 with 63 births suggests it's still climbing in favor, with an average age of 13, making it a fresh addition to the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 69
Pennsylvania 61
California 60
Texas 34
Florida 14
New Jersey 13
North Carolina 10
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Sahir

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sahir's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sahir

How Many People Have the Name Sahir?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 877 people in the United States currently share the name Sahir. That works out to roughly 1 in every 376,245 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sahir a Common or Rare Name?

Sahir is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sahir Mean?

Sahir means "poet" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sahir in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sahir Most Popular?

The name Sahir reached peak popularity in 2024, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sahir?

Approximately 877 people named Sahir live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 887. That works out to roughly 1 in 376,245 Americans.

Is Sahir a rare name?

Sahir is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 376,245 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sahir mean?

Sahir means "poet" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sahir more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sahir are male and 0% are female.

When was Sahir most popular?

Sahir peaked in 2024 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US877
All-Time Births887
1 in X1 in 376,245
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2024
World Rank#28,767
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.