Zahir: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced zuh-HIR · 2 syllables
Borrowed from Arabic (zahir), (zahir). The surname is mostly found in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- zuh-HIR
- US rank (2025)
- #738
- US babies a year
- about 321 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Zahir?
Zahir was the #738 name in the US in 2025, given to 356 babies. It’s rising: up 126% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #738 |
| France | #910 |
How old are people named Zahir?
Half of US adults named Zahir are older than 23; most are between 18 and 41. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Zahir
How do you pronounce Zahir?
Zahir is pronounced zuh-HIR.
How popular is the name Zahir?
Zahir was the #738 name in the US in 2025, given to 356 babies. It’s rising: up 126% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Zahir?
Half of US adults named Zahir are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 41.