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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zahar — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zahan|Zahara
HebrewBoy↑↑ Surging

Zahar

ZAH-har · 2 syllables

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#8267
↑↑ Surging
#8267
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#7568 in 2021
5yr change
+630 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8267 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Zahar

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8267

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+630 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewReligiousRussianBoy2-syllableClassicBiblicalEastern EuropeanRare in US
Character
god-remembered devotion
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Zahars

creativeartisticexpressiveculturalcontemporary
STRONG
High confidence

Zahar is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8267 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +630 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8267 · very rare
Zahar at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Zacharias meaning 'God remembers'. Popular in Russian-speaking cultures as a diminutive form.
Language root:Hebrew · Russian diminutive
Peak rank:#7568 in 2021
5yr change:+630 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Zahar Prilepin
Russian writer
Zahar Khipster
Belarusian musician
Similar Sound
Zane◈EzraZohar◈ZahirZeke
Similar Style
Eli◈NoahLeviMicah◈Jonah
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zahar
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zahar · Overview
Summary

Zahar is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8267 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Zahar scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 630 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Religious · Classic character
Zahar carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Zahar is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
zahar.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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