Zahir

Meaning of Zahir

Zahir means "manifest," "evident," or "obvious." It suggests someone who is clear and apparent in their actions and character.

Zahir has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zahir

Zahir is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #738 in 2025 from #964 in 2017.

Notable people named Zahir

• Zahir Raihan
  Bangladeshi novelist and filmmaker
• Zahir Muhsein
  Palestinian political figure
• Zahir Tanin
  Afghan diplomat
• Zahir Howaida
  Egyptian composer and conductor
• Zahir Pajaziti
  Kosovo Liberation Army commander

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Questions about the name Zahir

What does the name Zahir mean?

Zahir means zahir means "manifest," "evident," or "obvious." it suggests someone who is clear and apparent in their actions and character, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zahir a boy's or a girl's name?

Zahir is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zahir?

In 2025, Zahir ranked #738 for boys, up from #755 the year before.

When was Zahir most popular?

Zahir peaked at #738 in 2025.