Holding steady, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Zaahir since 1994
Babies named Zaahir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 112 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Zaahir is a rare but meaningful Arabic name that entered U.S. records in 1994. As of 2025, it ranked 6,143, with only 1 in 122,005 boys receiving the name, reflecting its niche appeal. Its popularity peaked in 2023, and the trajectory has remained stable in the 2020s, showing no signs of a sudden surge. Zaahir's spelling variant offers a distinct alternative to the more common Zahir, appealing to parents seeking a name with spiritual resonance and a clear, strong sound.
Zaahir derives from Arabic ظَاهِر (ẓāhir), meaning 'apparent,' 'clear,' or 'manifest.' It shares a root with the name Zahir, which appears in Islamic contexts as one of the attributes of God (Al-Zahir, 'the Manifest') and has been used across the Arabic-speaking world as a given name. The spelling Zaahir represents a less common variant, often chosen for its phonetic clarity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zee, Zah
Sibling names for Zaahir
Names that share Zaahir's style, for a brother or sister.
