What origin is the name Zahir?

Zahir comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Zahir a popular name?

Zahir is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Zahir?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Zahir — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Zahir

Q: Is Zahir a rare name?

Yes. Zahir does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zahir

Zahir

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Zahir is an arabic boy's name meaning "Of Arabic origin, this name means bright or shining. It describes someone who is prominent, luminous, or clearly visible.".

Parents who choose Zahir pick a boy name from the arabic tradition, meaning "Of Arabic origin, this name means bright or shining. It describes someone who is prominent, luminous, or clearly visible.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Arabic origin, this name means bright or shining. It describes someone who is prominent, luminous, or clearly visible.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Zahir

Very rare in US records

What does Zahir mean?

Zahir is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "Of Arabic origin, this name means bright or shining. It describes someone who is prominent, luminous, or clearly visible.".

Is Zahir a rare name?

Yes. Zahir does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Zahir

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Zahir means "Of Arabic origin, this name means bright or shining. It describes someone who is prominent, luminous, or clearly visible." — these names share that spirit.