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Zunair

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Pronounced zoo-NAYR /zuˈnɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Zunair/Zunaira — variously 'a flower; a blossom' and 'a bright/shining star'; borne by an early female companion of the Prophet (used for boys too); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A flower; a bright star: Zunair is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'zoo-NAYR'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Zunair/Zunaira — variously 'a flower; a blossom' and 'a bright/shining star'; borne by an early female companion of the Prophet (used for boys too); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13921 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420222025

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

Zunair comes from the Arabic Zunair/Zunaira — variously 'a flower; a blossom' and 'a bright/shining star'; borne by an early companion of the Prophet (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'zoo-NAYR').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Muslim families. Rare, a-flower-and-a-star at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zunair is variously 'a flower; a blossom' and 'a bright star' in Arabic — a crisp, lyrical name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'zoo-NAYR').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Zunair — Arabic; routes layered

Variations

ZunairaZunayr

Nicknames

Zuni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zunair mean?

Zunair is Arabic, variously 'a flower; a blossom' and 'a bright/shining star'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zunair?

It's said zoo-NAYR /zuˈnɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zunair a boy or girl name?

Zunair is a boy's name here (Zunaira is used for girls).

How popular is Zunair?

Zunair is a very rare name in the U.S.

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