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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zuhayr — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zuhal|Zuheily
ArabicBoy↑↑ Surging

Zuhayr

zoo-HAIR · 2 syllables

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Boy
#5877
↑↑ Surging
#5877
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 12
Peak rank
#5877 in 2024
5yr change
+4929 ranks
Birth frequency
4.4 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 #5877 · Rising 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
Arabic boy names
Zuhayr

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #5877

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+4929 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ArabicClassicMeaningful2-syllableSemitic RootLuminosityPre-Islamic PoetryTraditionalMale-leaningRare in US
Character
radiant brillianceflourishing spiritblooming potentialluminous presenceenduring strength
STRONG
High confidence

Zuhayr is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5877 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +4929 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5877 · very rare
Zuhayr at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'bright' or 'shining', associated with brilliance and luminosity in classical poetry and Islamic tradition
Language root:Arabic · Semitic
Peak rank:#5877 in 2024
5yr change:+4929 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Zuhayr ibn Abi Sulma
Pre-Islamic Arabian poet
Similar Sound
ZaharZahirZohar◈Azhar◈Jamal
Similar Style
AmrKarimSamirRashidAmir
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zuhayr
LaylaNoor◈Amal◈Hana◈Zain◈Omar
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zuhayr · Overview
Summary

Zuhayr is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5877 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Zuhayr scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 4929 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Meaningful · Classic character
Zuhayr carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Zuhayr is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
zuhayr.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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