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Zahier

♂ Boy

Pronounced zah-HEER /zɑˈhɪr/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Zahir — from the Arabic, 'radiant; shining; bright; evident/manifest'; Az-Zahir is one of the names of GodLow

In 30 seconds: Radiant; shining; manifest: Zahier spells Zahir. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'zah-HEER').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Zahir — from the Arabic, 'radiant; shining; bright; evident/manifest'; Az-Zahir is one of the names of God
U.S. rank (2024)#9836 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zahier is a spelling of Zahir — from the Arabic, 'radiant; shining; bright; evident/manifest'; Az-Zahir is one of the names of God. A crisp, classic name (said 'zah-HEER').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Rare in this spelling, radiant at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zahir is Arabic for 'radiant; shining; evident' (Az-Zahir is a name of God) — Zahier is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'zah-HEER').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Zahir — Arabic etymology

Variations

ZahirZaheerZaire

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zahier mean?

Zahier spells Zahir — Arabic 'radiant; shining; evident/manifest'; Az-Zahir is a name of God.

How do you pronounce Zahier?

It's said zah-HEER /zɑˈhɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zahier a boy or girl name?

Zahier is a boy's name.

How popular is Zahier?

Zahier is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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