Zaire

Pronunciation: [ z-eye-IHR ]

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Girl Name #8,401 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Zaire is a girl name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced z-eye-IHR.

Parents who love the name Zaire often also consider Dhanvika, Elene, Rosi .

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Historical Record

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 .

Popularity Over Time

#8,401
Current Rank
Peaked 1997 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#8,401
Total SSA Count
13

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Zai Zay Zaie Zaikins

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Zaire is also used as a boy name, ranked #473.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zaire

Is Zaire a boy or girl name?
Zaire is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8401. As a boy name, it is ranked #473. Zaire is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Zaire?
Zaire is pronounced z-eye-IHR.
How popular is the name Zaire?
Zaire is currently ranked #8401 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Zaire?
Common nicknames for Zaire include Zai, Zay, Zaie, and Zaikins.
Is Zaire a common or rare name?
Zaire is an uncommon name, ranked #8401 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Zaire?
Zaire pairs well with Dhanvika, Elene, Rosi, Londie in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Zaire?
Related spellings include Zaira.

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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