Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Zohair since 1992
Babies named Zohair per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zohair's real moment was 2012.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Zohair is a transliteration of the classical Arabic name Zuhayr, carrying the luminous meanings of 'brightness' and 'blossoming.' While it has a long history in Arabic literature and Islamic tradition, its use in the United States is relatively recent, first recorded in Social Security data in 1992. The name saw a modest peak in popularity during 2012, but has been on a downward trajectory since 2013, indicating it remains a distinctive, low-frequency choice. Its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a name with deep cultural roots but a contemporary, approachable sound outside of major ethnic enclaves.
Zohair is the English transliteration of the Arabic name زهير (Zuhayr), derived from the root ز-ه-ر (z-h-r) relating to brightness and blossoming. It is the diminutive form of Zahir (ظاهر), meaning 'shining' or 'radiant'. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, often chosen for its positive connotations of light and vitality. In Islamic tradition, Zuhayr is also the name of a pre-Islamic poet, Zuhayr ibn Abi Sulma, whose works are included in the Mu'allaqat collection, lending the name literary and historical depth.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zo, Z
Sibling names for Zohair
Names that share Zohair's style, for a brother or sister.
