Zaiyr
A variant spelling of the Arabic name Zair, meaning "visitor" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Zaiyr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaiyr today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaiyr births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaiyr. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zaiyr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,269
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Zaiyr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaiyr by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zaiyr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaiyr
The name Zaiyr has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "zayyir," which means "visitor" or "traveler." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were known for their wanderlust or frequent journeys.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zaiyr can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts from the 9th century. During this time, the Islamic Golden Age flourished, and the name may have gained popularity among scholars, merchants, and explorers who traversed the vast territories of the Islamic empires.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Zaiyr was Ibn Zaiyr al-Andalusi, a renowned Arabic poet and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. Born in the city of Cordoba, in present-day Spain, he was known for his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience.
Another prominent individual with the name Zaiyr was Zaiyr al-Din al-Qazwini, a Persian scholar and geographer who lived in the 13th century. He authored several influential works, including the "Geographical Compendium," which provided detailed descriptions of various regions and their inhabitants.
In the realm of Islamic mysticism, Zaiyr al-Din Razi, a renowned Sufi mystic and philosopher from the 12th century, left a lasting impact. His teachings and writings explored the spiritual dimensions of the human experience and the pursuit of divine enlightenment.
Moving forward in time, Zaiyr Khan was a powerful Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a significant role in expanding the Mughal Empire's territories and consolidating its power in the Indian subcontinent.
More recently, Zaiyr Yasin was a prominent Egyptian writer and novelist who lived in the 20th century. His literary works, which often explored themes of identity, social injustice, and the complexities of human relationships, earned him critical acclaim and a devoted readership.
While the name Zaiyr may not be as common in modern times, its rich historical legacy spans continents and centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and remarkable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
People
Zaiyr + last name combinations
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FAQ
Zaiyr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaiyr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaiyr going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Zaiyr a common name?
We classify Zaiyr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaiyr most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaiyr was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaiyr is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zaiyr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaiyr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaiyr in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zaiyr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaiyr in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zaiyr can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Zaiyr?
You can see how many people have the name Zaiyr on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.