Rising since 1992, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Zaheer since 1989
Babies named Zaheer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Zaheer is an Arabic name meaning 'victorious' or 'triumphant,' rooted in the Semitic Z-H-R consonant cluster. Since its first recorded use in U.S. data in 1989, Zaheer has climbed steadily, reaching a peak rank of 4249 in 2023 (the most recent peak year). Its trajectory has been rising since 1992, reflecting growing interest in Arabic-origin names among American parents. While it has not yet broken into the top state rankings, Zaheer's consistent upward trend suggests increasing familiarity. At roughly 1 in 71,170 newborns in the latest year, it remains a distinctive choice with a strong, positive meaning.
Zaheer derives from the Arabic root Z-H-R, conveying concepts of victory, success, and triumph. The name is common across the Arabic-speaking world and in Muslim communities globally, often spelled as Zaher or Zahir. It has been used for centuries, appearing in historical records and literature.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zee, Z
Sibling names for Zaheer
Names that share Zaheer's style, for a brother or sister.
