Zaviyar
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "fortunate" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 396 living Americans carry the first name Zaviyar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaviyar today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaviyar births was 2023 (82 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaviyar. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Zaviyar with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
396
~ 1 in 865,541 Americans
Peak year
2023
82 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,023
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Zaviyar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaviyar from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 307 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaviyar 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 Zaviyar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zaviyars live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Zaviyar, while Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaviyar
The name Zaviyar is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with roots dating back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran. It is derived from the Persian words "zav," meaning "strength," and "yar," meaning "friend" or "companion." Consequently, the name Zaviyar can be interpreted as "strong friend" or "powerful companion."
In ancient Persian literature and texts, the name Zaviyar is not widely documented. However, some scholars suggest that it may have been used by noble families or warriors during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. The name's association with strength and companionship aligns with the values and ideals upheld by the Persian warriors of that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zaviyar can be traced back to the 11th century CE, when a Persian poet and scholar named Zaviyar ibn Muhammad al-Hakim lived during the Ghaznavid dynasty. He was renowned for his contributions to Persian literature and philosophy.
Another notable figure with the name Zaviyar was a 13th-century Persian architect and engineer, Zaviyar al-Maraghi. He was responsible for designing and constructing several impressive architectural marvels, including mosques and palaces, during the Ilkhanid period in Persia.
In the 15th century, Zaviyar Qazvini, a Persian physician and scholar, gained recognition for his work on medical treatises and his expertise in the field of traditional Persian medicine.
During the Safavid dynasty, which ruled over Persia from the 16th to 18th centuries, a Persian military commander named Zaviyar Khan played a significant role in various campaigns and battles. His bravery and leadership earned him a respected place in Persian military history.
Another prominent figure with the name Zaviyar was a 19th-century Persian calligrapher and artist, Zaviyar Mirza, who was celebrated for his exceptional calligraphic works and contributions to the art of Persian calligraphy.
While the name Zaviyar may not be widely common in modern times, it carries a rich historical legacy rooted in Persian culture, literature, architecture, medicine, and military traditions. Its meaning, "strong friend" or "powerful companion," reflects the values and ideals that were held in high regard throughout Persian history.
People
Zaviyar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaviyar 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
Zaviyar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaviyar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 396 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaviyar 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 865,541 US residents.
Is Zaviyar a common name?
We classify Zaviyar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 399 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaviyar most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaviyar was 2023, when 82 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaviyar is about 5 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 Zaviyar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaviyar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaviyar 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 Zaviyar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaviyar 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 Zaviyar 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 named Zaviyar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.