Zahira
Every Zahira since 1975 — 1,226 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zahira
Zahira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,709 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,226 American babies have been named Zahira. Its peak came in 2008, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zahira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zahira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,709 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,962 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,043 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,649 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3,389 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,644 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,338 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,448 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,694 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,155 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,142 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,099 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,999 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,293 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,070 |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,158 |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,159 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2,689 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,166 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,814 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,114 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,816 |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,033 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,493 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,565 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,570 |
| 1995 | 11 | #8,075 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,691 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,556 |
| 1980 | 5 | #12,153 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,611 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zahira in 2025?
Zahira ranked #3,709 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zahira?
1,226 babies have been named Zahira in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zahira most popular?
Zahira peaked in 2008, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Zahira a boy or girl name?
Zahira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zahira rising or falling?
Zahira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.