Total births
119
Boys' name · since 2011
Zayir
Since 2011, U.S. Social Security records show 119 babies named Zayir, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8183
- among boys today
- 119
- born since 2011
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 43%
- more common than other boys
Zayir currently ranks #8183 among boys' names in America, with 119 babies recorded since 2011.
Zayir has 119 recorded births among boys since 2011, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8183 as of the latest data, more common than 43% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2011 to 2025.
- #8183 among boys today
- 119 born since 2011
- 2020s peak decade
- 43% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zayir is currently the #8183 boys' name in America, more common than 43% of boys - 119 born since 2011, peaking in the 2020s.
- #8183
- among boys today
- 119
- born since 2011
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 43%
- more common than other boys
Zayir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8183
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 43% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Zayir was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
25 babies were named Zayir in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zayir compares
119 29th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zayir's all-time total is 68% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zayir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 119 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zayir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zayir's SSA record in two at 2020 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zayir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#8,183
Active since
2011
Zayir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2011–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Zayir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zayir's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Zayir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
34 births
- 2020s
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 85 births (71% of all-time use).
Zayir by state
Where Zayir concentrates geographically, total births since 2011
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 4.2% |
Texas share of Zayir's total US births 4.2%
5 of 119 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zayir? ▼
Since 2011, Social Security records show 119 babies named Zayir. Today it holds rank #8183 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 25 births.
When was Zayir most popular? ▼
Zayir was most popular in the 2020s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zayir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zayir are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Zayir been used? ▼
Records for Zayir go back to 2011, giving 15 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zayir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zayden, Zayn, Zayne, Zayd, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zayir's data
- Texas records the most Zayirs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zayir
Nearby Names Like Zayir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zayir
Zayden Boy
#202 32,246 births
Zayn Boy
#249 13,118 births
Zayne Boy
#447 12,857 births
Zayd Boy
#684 4,890 births
Zaylen Boy
#886 2,597 births
Compare Zayir side by side: Zayir vs Zayden Zayir vs Zayn Zayir vs Zayne
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2011–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zayir: #8183 Boys' Name - 119 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zayir. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zayir draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.