Zahirah
Every Zahirah since 1991 — 311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zahirah
Zahirah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,894 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 311 American babies have been named Zahirah. Its peak came in 2007, when 18 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 Zahirah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zahirah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,894 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,238 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,976 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,259 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,225 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,717 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,749 |
| 2017 | 7 | #14,077 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,851 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,454 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,478 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,405 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,774 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,207 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,331 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,953 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,391 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,895 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,873 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,256 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,410 |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,094 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,327 |
| 2000 | 6 | #15,005 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,505 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zahirah in 2025?
Zahirah ranked #14,894 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zahirah?
311 babies have been named Zahirah in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zahirah most popular?
Zahirah peaked in 2007, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Zahirah a boy or girl name?
Zahirah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zahirah rising or falling?
Zahirah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.