Ziar
Meaning 'visitor,' of Arabic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Ziar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ziar today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ziar births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ziar. 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 Ziar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,182
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Ziar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ziar from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 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
Ziar 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 Ziar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ziar
The name Ziar finds its roots in the Persian language, originating in the region of modern-day Iran and parts of Central Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the ancient Achaemenid Persian Empire, which ruled from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Persian word "ziar," meaning "pilgrimage" or "visitation," reflecting its cultural and religious significance.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ziar can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Ziar is mentioned as a character, though little is known about his historical background.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ziar. One such figure was Ziar al-Din al-Baydawi (1286-1319 CE), a renowned Persian scholar and commentator on the Qur'an. His extensive work, the Anwar al-Tanzil wa Asrar al-Ta'wil, is widely regarded as a seminal contribution to Islamic exegesis.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Ziar Mirza (1780-1837 CE), a Persian prince and military commander during the Qajar dynasty. He played a crucial role in the wars against the Russian Empire, leading several campaigns to defend the territories of modern-day Iran and the Caucasus region.
In the realm of literature, Ziar Ghaffari (1920-1996 CE) was a celebrated Iranian poet and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of love, identity, and social critique, left an indelible mark on the Iranian literary landscape.
Ziar Khan (1670-1719 CE) was a prominent Afghan military leader and governor who played a pivotal role in the struggle for power following the decline of the Safavid Empire in Persia. His military prowess and strategic acumen earned him a reputation as a formidable warrior and leader.
While the name Ziar has its origins in the Persian language and culture, it has also found usage in other regions and communities, particularly those with historical ties to the Persian world. However, its primary association remains with the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia and its enduring influence on the region.
People
Ziar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ziar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ziar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ziar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ziar 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Ziar a common name?
We classify Ziar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ziar most popular?
The single biggest year for Ziar was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ziar is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ziar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ziar 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.
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.