Zuhair
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 322 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Zuhair is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 322 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Zuhair ranks #7724 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Zuhair is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic zuhayr, a diminutive of zahara (to bloom, to shine), meaning 'small flower' or 'little blossom' — the name of one of the greatest poets of the pre-Islamic Arabic golden age.
With over 322 recorded births, Zuhair is used across the Arab world as a name with both natural beauty and literary greatness. Zuhayr ibn Abi Sulma (c. 520–609 CE) was one of the seven poets whose works were honored in the ancient Arab collection known as the Muʿallaqāt (the 'Suspended Odes') — poems so admired they were said to be hung in the Kaaba. His Muʿallaqa is considered one of the finest Arabic poems ever written, celebrating peace and condemning war. A name of flowering beauty and classical literary honor.
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Zuhair is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Zuhair has been recorded as a boy's name since 1988, with 322 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zuhair was #7532 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7724, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 109 | — |
| 2000s | 115 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 45 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | — |
The Story of Zuhair
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Zuhair is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Zuhair are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Zuhair?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Zuhair — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 2000s with 115 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Zuhair by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7724 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8976 |
| 2021 | 15 | #6022 |
| 2020 | 12 | #7026 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8882 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4915 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5293 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8810 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7487 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8779 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9649 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7555 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8761 |
| 2010 | 5 | #14258 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5550 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6389 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8170 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6901 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8297 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7532 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024