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.

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

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zuhayr
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	45	#9862	▼
2010s	55	#9988	▼
2000s	91	#8023	▲
1990s	13	#8982	—

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, 1997–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zuhayr
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	16	#5877	+9 (128.6%)
2023	7	#10806	-1 (-12.5%)
2022	8	#9815	+3 (60.0%)
2021	5	#14084	-4 (-44.4%)
2020	9	#8727	+1 (12.5%)
2019	8	#9745	+1 (14.3%)
2018	7	#10751	+1 (16.7%)
2014	6	#12099	-3 (-33.3%)
2013	9	#8783	+1 (12.5%)
2012	8	#9707	-2 (-20.0%)
2011	10	#8072	+3 (42.9%)
2010	7	#10762	+1 (16.7%)
2009	6	#12483	-10 (-62.5%)
2008	16	#5766	+4 (33.3%)
2007	12	#7090	+4 (50.0%)
2005	8	#9111	-3 (-27.3%)
2004	11	#6975	+4 (57.1%)
2003	7	#9577	-5 (-41.7%)
2002	12	#6087	0
2001	12	#6011	+5 (71.4%)

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, 1997–2024