Zhaire
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "to shine" or "brilliant".
Name Census estimates that about 330 living Americans carry the first name Zhaire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zhaire today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zhaire births was 2022 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zhaire. 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.
People living today
330
~ 1 in 1,038,650 Americans
Peak year
2022
42 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,972
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Zhaire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zhaire from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 159 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
Zhaire 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 Zhaire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zhaires live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Zhaire, while Illinois, Georgia, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zhaire
The name Zhaire is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. Its roots and origins are somewhat obscure, as it does not appear to be derived from any specific language or culture. Some theories suggest that it may be a combination of the letters "Zh" from French or other Romance languages, and the English suffix "-aire," but this is speculative.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Zhaire has gained some popularity in certain regions, particularly in parts of the United States. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Zhaire Smith, an American basketball player born in 1998. Smith was a highly touted high school prospect who attended Texas Tech University before being selected in the 2018 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns.
Another notable bearer of the name is Zhaire Rene, an American actress and model born in 1992. Rene has appeared in various television shows and films, including the 2016 comedy "Keanu" and the Netflix series "Daybreak" in 2019.
In the realm of music, Zhaire Howard is an American singer and songwriter born in 1996. Howard has released several singles and collaborated with various artists, showcasing her talent in the R&B and pop genres.
Moving beyond the United States, Zhaire Mensah is a Ghanaian footballer born in 1994. Mensah has played for several clubs in Ghana and abroad, representing his country at the international level.
Finally, Zhaire Carrington is a Canadian actor and dancer born in 2004. Carrington has appeared in various television shows and stage productions, showcasing her talents from a young age.
While these are some of the more well-known individuals with the name Zhaire, it is worth noting that the name's popularity and usage may continue to evolve in the coming years, potentially shedding more light on its origins and cultural significance.
People
Zhaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zhaire 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
Zhaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zhaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 330 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zhaire 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 1,038,650 US residents.
Is Zhaire a common name?
We classify Zhaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 333 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zhaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Zhaire was 2022, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zhaire is about 9 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 Zhaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zhaire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zhaire 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 Zhaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zhaire 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 Zhaire 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 Zhaire?
You can see how many Americans are named Zhaire on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.