Zaire
Pronunciation: [ z-eye-IHR ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zaire first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 1,425 babies have been named Zaire in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zaire is past its peak , currently ranked #8,401 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,401
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Zaire
Zaire is a girl name .
Is Zaire a boy or girl name? Zaire is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,401 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #473. Zaire is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zaire is currently ranked #8,401 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zaire include Zai, Zay, Zaie, and Zaikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zaire include Zaira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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