Zavhary
A masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Arabic or Slavic roots.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Zavhary. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zavhary today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zavhary births was 1990 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zavhary. 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 Zavhary. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1990
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,107
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Zavhary: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zavhary 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 Zavhary during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Geography
Where Zavharys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zavhary
The given name Zavhary is a relatively uncommon name, with its origins shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. Some scholars believe it has roots in ancient Mesopotamian or Sumerian languages, possibly derived from a word meaning "radiant" or "brilliant." Others speculate it may have evolved from an archaic Aramaic word related to the concept of "dawn" or "new beginnings."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zavhary can be found in a fragment of a cuneiform tablet dated to around 2500 BCE, discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur. This particular reference seems to be a list of names, indicating that the name was in use during the Sumerian civilization.
In the ensuing centuries, the name appears sporadically in various historical texts and records from the Middle East and Central Asia. A notable figure bearing this name was Zavhary of Ctesiphon, a renowned astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 5th century CE and contributed significantly to the advancement of astronomical knowledge in the Persian Empire.
Moving forward in time, the name Zavhary surfaces in several religious texts and manuscripts from the 9th to 11th centuries, particularly in regions influenced by Sufism and mystical Islamic traditions. One such figure was Zavhary al-Balkhi, a revered Sufi poet and mystic who lived in present-day Afghanistan during the late 10th century.
In the medieval period, the name gained some prominence in parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Zavhary Ivanovich was a respected diplomat and scholar from Novgorod, Russia, who traveled extensively in the 13th century and left behind valuable accounts of his journeys.
Fast-forwarding to the Renaissance era, we find Zavhary Alighieri, an Italian painter and illuminator of manuscripts who lived in Florence during the 15th century. His intricate and vibrant illustrations adorned many religious and literary works of his time.
Another notable figure was Zavhary ibn Battuta, a Moroccan scholar and explorer who embarked on extensive travels across Africa, Asia, and Europe in the 14th century, documenting his adventures in a famous travelogue known as the "Rihla."
While the name Zavhary has remained relatively rare throughout history, it has been carried by a diverse array of individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting legacy.
People
Zavhary + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zavhary as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zavhary: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zavhary?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zavhary 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Zavhary a common name?
We classify Zavhary as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zavhary most popular?
The single biggest year for Zavhary was 1990, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zavhary is about 35 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 Zavhary in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zavhary a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zavhary 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 Zavhary still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zavhary 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 Zavhary 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 share the name Zavhary?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Zavhary at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.