How Many People Are Named Zaher?

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

Zaher
Very Rare
Arabic

Zaher, a very rare male name, only 10 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 34,169,096 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Zaher are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~703
Living in US
1 in 471,478
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Arabic for 'protector'
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Protective Determined
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

156,235
Worldwide Bearers
#6,725
Global Rank
🇸🇾 Syria
54,552
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
40,565
🇾🇪 Yemen
14,388
🇮🇶 Iraq
9,642
🇪🇬 Egypt
7,374
🇯🇴 Jordan
5,581
🇵🇸 Palestine
5,113
🇱🇧 Lebanon
3,645
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,975
🇰🇼 Kuwait
2,156

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
5
Would be under 30 (50%)
5
Would be 30–60 (50%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
76
International
100

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

📜 Zaher Through the Generations

Zaher has seen steady usage since its peak in 1990 when there were 5 births. Today, it's still considered very rare with only 10 individuals bearing the name in the United States. The average age of those named Zaher is 33, indicating a relatively young demographic. Of the ten, five are under 30, five are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, reflecting its status as a newer generation name.

✨ Similar Names to Zaher

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zaher's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zaher

How Many People Have the Name Zaher?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 703 people in the United States currently share the name Zaher. That works out to roughly 1 in every 471,478 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zaher a Common or Rare Name?

Zaher 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 Zaher Mean?

Zaher means "Arabic for 'protector'" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Zaher Most Popular?

The name Zaher reached peak popularity in 1990, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Zaher?

Approximately 703 people named Zaher live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 703. That works out to roughly 1 in 471,478 Americans.

Is Zaher a rare name?

Zaher is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 471,478 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zaher mean?

Zaher means "Arabic for 'protector'" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zaher more male or female?

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

When was Zaher most popular?

Zaher peaked in 1990 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US703
All-Time Births703
1 in X1 in 471,478
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1990
World Rank#6,725
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.