How Many People Are Named Zaahir?

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

Zaahir
Very Rare
Arabic

Zaahir means 'visible' in Arabic, making it a name that stands out. Only 1 in 1,162,134 Americans have this name, with just 284 people living today. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2023.

~284
Living in US
1 in 1,162,134
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Visible
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Inspiring
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

447
Worldwide Bearers
#405,268
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
301
🇵🇰 Pakistan
75
🇬🇧 England
13
🇮🇳 India
13
🇺🇸 United States
9
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
9
🇶🇦 Qatar
5
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇲🇻 Maldives
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
284 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
281
Would be under 30 (98%)
6
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 287 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
73

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

📜 Zaahir Through the Generations

Zaahir, a name that's been gaining traction in recent years, saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 23 births. This modern moniker is predominantly favored by younger parents, with 98% of those named Zaahir being under 30. The average age of Zaahir is 13, indicating that it's a genuinely contemporary choice, reflecting current naming trends and preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 13

✨ Similar Names to Zaahir

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zaahir's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zaahir

How Many People Have the Name Zaahir?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 284 people in the United States currently share the name Zaahir. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,162,134 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zaahir a Common or Rare Name?

Zaahir 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 Zaahir Mean?

Zaahir means "visible" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Zaahir Most Popular?

The name Zaahir reached peak popularity in 2023, with 23 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 Zaahir?

Approximately 284 people named Zaahir live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 287. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,162,134 Americans.

Is Zaahir a rare name?

Zaahir is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,162,134 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zaahir mean?

Zaahir means "visible" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zaahir more male or female?

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

When was Zaahir most popular?

Zaahir peaked in 2023 with 23 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 US284
All-Time Births287
1 in X1 in 1,162,134
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2023
World Rank#405,268
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.