Zair
Every Zair since 1999 — 652 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zair
Zair is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,603 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 652 American babies have been named Zair. Its peak came in 2025, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Zair stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zair year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #2,603 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,748 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,708 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,297 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,425 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,494 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,333 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,443 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,439 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,292 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,708 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,135 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,309 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,250 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,506 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,629 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,273 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,645 |
| 2007 | 26 | #4,007 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,900 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,575 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,917 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,711 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,721 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,925 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,329 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zair in 2025?
Zair ranked #2,603 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zair?
652 babies have been named Zair in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zair most popular?
Zair peaked in 2025, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Zair a boy or girl name?
Zair is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zair rising or falling?
Zair is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.