Zayir
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zayir first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 102 babies have been named Zayir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zayir is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,589 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,589
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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African American origin
"coined unique variant of Jazir"
#8,652 in US
Old High German origin
"god (Aesir) + protection"
#8,762 in US
Old High German beraht + hraban origin
"bright raven"
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"rosemary (when short for Rosemary)"
#8,679 in US
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"Beautiful; lovely"
#8,579 in US
Greek origin
"defender of men"
#8,510 in US
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About the Name Zayir
Zayir is a boy name .
Zayir is currently ranked #8,589 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zayir include Zay, Zaie, and Zaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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