The nameZahir
Zahir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic zahir, "manifest, evident", one of the names of God in Muslim tradition.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was given in the 1970s and 1980s and is rising again in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Zahir
Zahir in France
827thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (45 births)
690babies named Zahir in France since 1900
Zahir was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 165 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Zahir. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Zahir in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 32 births a year on average, against 9 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahir mean?
From the Arabic zahir, "manifest, evident", one of the names of God in Muslim tradition.
What is the origin of the name Zahir?
Arabic.
Is Zahir a girl's or a boy's name?
Zahir is a boy's name.