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Zuhayr

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 204 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#5877 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Arabic.

Zuhayr is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic zuhayr, a diminutive of zahara (to shine, blossom), meaning 'little flower' or 'little blossom' — or possibly 'shining, brilliant.'

Zuhayr ibn Abī Sulmā was one of the greatest pre-Islamic Arabian poets (c. 520–609 AD), whose Mu'allaqat is considered one of the seven greatest poems of classical Arabic literature. Naming a son Zuhayr connects him to this golden age of Arabic poetry — a tradition of verse that celebrated desert life, love, hospitality, and tribal honor with extraordinary linguistic beauty.

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Zuhayr 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., Zuhayr has been recorded as a boy's name since 1997, with 204 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

#5877
Current Rank
204
Total births
Since 1997
2008
Peak year
16 births
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Popularity Over Time

Zuhayr climbed 1098 spots in the last 20 years — from #6975 to #5877.

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First appeared: 1997Peak: 2008 (16 births)Current: #5877

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zuhayr
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s45
2010s55
2000s91
1990s13

The Story of Zuhayr

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2008, Zuhayr is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Zuhayr are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.

How rare is Zuhayr?

Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Zuhayr — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2000s with 91 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Zuhayr by the numbers

  • Would fill 4 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(23 years, 19972024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zuhayr
YearBirthsRank
202416#5877
20237#10806
20228#9815
20215#14084
20209#8727
20198#9745
20187#10751
20146#12099
20139#8783
20128#9707
201110#8072
20107#10762
20096#12483
200816#5766
200712#7090
20058#9111
200411#6975
20037#9577
200212#6087
200112#6011

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zuhayr a boy's or girl's name?
Zuhayr is primarily a boy's name.
When was Zuhayr most popular?
Zuhayr reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 16 births that year. It is currently ranked #5877 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Zuhayr?
Zuhayr is currently ranked #5877 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 204 babies since 1997.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 19972024