Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Nahir since 2004
Babies named Nahir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Nahir is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'bright' or 'shining,' though its etymology is sometimes contested. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004 and has remained a rare choice, ranking #7679 in 2025 with a 1-in-170,808 incidence. The name saw its peak popularity in 2024, with a steady trajectory since the 2020s. While not recorded in any top states, Nahir appeals to families seeking a distinctive, cross-cultural name with a luminous meaning.
Nahir is an Arabic name related to the root 'n-h-r' (to flow, shine), giving meanings of brightness or clarity. It is also a modern Kurdish name with similar connotations. The name has seen limited but consistent use in the United States since the early 2000s.
“Nahir” around the world
Where Nahir lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nah, Hiri
Variants: Naheir, Naher
Sibling names for Nahir
Names that share Nahir's style, for a brother or sister.
