Zyhir
An Arabic name meaning "bright" or "splendid".
Name Census estimates that about 365 living Americans carry the first name Zyhir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zyhir today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyhir births was 2024 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyhir. 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
365
~ 1 in 939,053 Americans
Peak year
2024
38 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,205
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Zyhir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyhir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, 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
Zyhir 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 Zyhir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zyhirs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, Texas, Georgia recorded the most babies named Zyhir, while Virginia, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyhir
The name Zyhir is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, dating back to around the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Persian word "zuhur," which means "appearance" or "manifestation." This suggests that the name Zyhir may have been given to individuals who were perceived as embodying certain qualities or virtues.
In the early Islamic era, the name Zyhir gained popularity among Persian and Arab communities. It is possible that the name was mentioned in some historical texts or religious scriptures from that period, although specific references are difficult to trace with certainty.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zyhir was Zyhir al-Balkhi, a renowned Persian poet who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the development of Persian literature.
In the 11th century, a Persian philosopher and polymath named Zyhir al-Din al-Bayhaqi made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and logic. His works were widely studied and influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Zyhir was also used among Muslim communities in the region. One notable figure was Zyhir al-Din Muhammad Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, who was born in 1483 and ruled from 1526 until his death in 1530.
In the 19th century, Zyhir al-Din al-Afghani was a prominent Islamic philosopher and political activist who played a significant role in the intellectual and political movements of the time. He was born in Afghanistan in 1838 and traveled extensively, advocating for reform and unity among Muslim communities.
Another historical figure with the name Zyhir was Zyhir al-Din Baibars, a Mamluk sultan of Egypt who ruled from 1260 to 1277. He was known for his military achievements and leadership during a period of conflict and expansion in the region.
While the name Zyhir has ancient roots and historical significance, it is important to note that its usage and popularity have likely evolved over time and across different cultures and regions.
People
Zyhir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyhir 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
Zyhir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyhir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 365 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyhir 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 939,053 US residents.
Is Zyhir a common name?
We classify Zyhir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 368 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyhir most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyhir was 2024, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyhir is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zyhir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyhir 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.