Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Nazire since 1999
Babies named Nazire per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Nazire first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, making it a relatively recent addition to American naming practices. Its peak year was 2011, but since 2021 it has been on a downward trajectory. The name's rarity means an exact frequency per million births is not available, but it remains an uncommon choice. While its etymology is uncertain, it may draw from Arabic roots or represent a modern creative spelling. Because it has not been recorded in any top states, its geographic distribution is obscure, but it likely follows patterns of other Arabic-inspired names in the United States.
Nazire may be a variant spelling of Nazir, which derives from the Arabic root n-dh-r, meaning 'to warn' or 'to give notice.' In Islamic tradition, Nazir is one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad, meaning 'warner.' Alternatively, it could be a modern invented name, blending sounds from names like Nazir and Zaire, popular in the United States since the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naz, Zire
Sibling names for Nazire
Names that share Nazire's style, for a brother or sister.
