Zahir
Pronunciation: [ z-uhh-IHR ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zahir first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 7 babies have been named Zahir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zahir is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,997 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,997
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Zahir
Zahir is a girl name .
Is Zahir a boy or girl name? Zahir is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #18,997 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #756. Zahir is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zahir is currently ranked #18,997 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zahir include Zah, Zay, Zaie, and Zahkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zahir include Zahira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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