How Many People Are Named Zohar?

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

Zohar
Very Rare
Hebrew

Zohar means 'radiance' in Hebrew, making it a name that shines. Only 1 in 1,105,843 Americans are named Zohar, with just 298 living today. The peak year was 2007, when 27 babies were given this name.

~420
Living in US
1 in 789,165
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Radiance
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Radiant Energetic Inspiring
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,264
Worldwide Bearers
#56,577
Global Rank
🇮🇱 Israel
8,899
🇮🇳 India
591
🇵🇰 Pakistan
500
🇺🇸 United States
460
🇮🇩 Indonesia
127
🇨🇦 Canada
89
🇲🇽 Mexico
81
🇹🇭 Thailand
53
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
52
🇳🇱 Netherlands
44

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
109 (36%)
♀ Female
190 (64%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
301
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 301 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

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

📜 Zohar Through the Generations

Zohar, a name that's been around since the early 2000s, has seen its popularity rise and fall. With only 301 people named Zohar under 30, it's clear that this name is part of a newer generation. its slow decline, Zohar remains a rare and unique choice, with most of its bearers being young adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 12
California 8

✨ Similar Names to Zohar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zohar's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Zohar

How Many People Have the Name Zohar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 420 people in the United States currently share the name Zohar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 789,165 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zohar a Common or Rare Name?

Zohar 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 Zohar Mean?

Zohar means "radiance" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zohar in SSA data, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

When Was Zohar Most Popular?

The name Zohar reached peak popularity in 2007, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Zohar?

Approximately 420 people named Zohar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 420. That works out to roughly 1 in 789,165 Americans.

Is Zohar a rare name?

Zohar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 789,165 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zohar mean?

Zohar means "radiance" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Zohar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 36% of people named Zohar are male and 64% are female.

When was Zohar most popular?

Zohar peaked in 2007 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US420
All-Time Births420
1 in X1 in 789,165
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2007
World Rank#56,577
Male %36%
Female %64%

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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.