Zaheer
za-heer
US Popularity:7734
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Helper, supporter; Shining, brilliant; Clear, evident
Zaheer is a boy's name with a variety of meanings. The title stemmed from the Arabic name Zahir or Zaahir and signifies “helper,” “supporter,” “shining,” “brilliant,” “clear,” or “evident.” A Quranic title, Zaheer is linked to al-Zahir, one of the 99 names of Allah, so it could be the ideal choice to link baby to their faith. Each of the 99 names of Allah represents an attribute of the figure. Embodying just one of these can remind baby Zaheer not only of their own brilliance but also of the need for collaboration and teamwork to fulfill a goal.
How Popular Is The Name Zaheer?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Zaheer is currently #4644 on The Bump
Boy:Zaheer is currently #2608 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Zaheer is currently #7734 in U.S. births
Boy:Zaheer is currently #3615 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3615
in 2023
+ 944
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Zaheer, November 2019
Behind the Name, Zahir, November 2019
Behind the Name, Zaahir (1), December 2022
Behind the Name, Zaahir (2), December 2022
Quranic Names, Zahir
Ancestry, Zahir Family History
Hamariweb, Zahir Name Meaning
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