Total births
344
Boys' name · since 1997
Zhaire
Zhaire has 344 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3951
- among boys today
- 344
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Zhaire currently ranks #3951 among boys' names in America, with 344 babies recorded since 1997.
Zhaire has 344 recorded births among boys since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3951 as of the latest data, more common than 72% 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 1997 to 2025.
- #3951 among boys today
- 344 born since 1997
- 2020s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zhaire is currently the #3951 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 344 born since 1997, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3951
- among boys today
- 344
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Zhaire vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3951
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Zhaire was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
42 babies were named Zhaire in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Zhaire compares
344 49th 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
Zhaire's all-time total is 6% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zhaire | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 344 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zhaire's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zhaire's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zhaire at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,951
Active since
1997
Zhaire popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Zhaire by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zhaire's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Zhaire births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 40
2000s
40 births
- 2010s
2010s
112 births
- 2020s
2020s
170 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 170 births (49% of all-time use).
Zhaire by state
Where Zhaire concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 15 | 4.4% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.5% |
Florida share of Zhaire's total US births 4.4%
Even split
15 of 344 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zhaire? ▼
344 babies have been named Zhaire since 1997. It currently ranks #3951 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 42 births.
When was Zhaire most popular? ▼
Zhaire was most popular in the 2020s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Zhaire most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zhaire are Florida (15 births), California (10 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Zhaire been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zhaire since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zhaire? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zhane, Zhamir, Zhayden, Zhayne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zhaire's data
- Florida records the most Zhaires (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Zhaire
Nearby Names Like Zhaire
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zhaire
Zhane Boy
408 births
Zhamir Boy
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Zhayden Boy
84 births
Zhayne Boy
#10534 47 births
Zhair Boy
#13511 32 births
Compare Zhaire side by side: Zhaire vs Zhane Zhaire vs Zhamir Zhaire vs Zhayden
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1997–2025 (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. "Zhaire: #3951 Boys' Name - 344 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zhaire. 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 Zhaire 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 July 2026.