Zuhair
How to say it: zoo-HAYR · /zuˈheir/
Arabic name meaning 'bright, shining, blossoming' - traditional, borne by poet Zuhayr.
Zuhair was the 4,925th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 16 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #4,927 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #4,925 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 16 |
| Share of births | 1 in 207,208 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #4,927 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Zuhair is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zuhair is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, Hindi.
Famous people named Zuhair
- Zuhair Murad (born 1971)Fashion Designer
- Zuhair Ramadan (1959–2021)Syrian actor
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