Jahir - A very unique male name
Jahir at a glance
Jahir is ranked #1623 among boy baby names in 2025, with 56 births in 2025. It peaked in 2003 at #807 and first appeared on the charts in 1998.
- Rank in 2025
- #1623
- Births in 2025
- 56
- Peak year
- 2003 (#807)
- First appeared
- 1998
- Trend
- #1793 in 2020 → #1623 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 26,184 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (8 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 26,184 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jahir peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 807.
Famous with this name
Jahir
Jahir Hipps
Jahir Campos
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Jahir is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jahir is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #815 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,079.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jahir is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Jahir origin and meaning
Arabic / Spanish use — origin uncertain
Uncertain — possibly related to Arabic Zahir, 'manifest, shining', but the connection is not firmly documented for this spelling
Jahir has been used in the US since the late 1990s, largely in Spanish-speaking and Muslim families, and is often linked to the Arabic name Zahir. That link is plausible rather than proven for this exact form, so the meaning is left uncertain here.
Origin uncertain
Jahir is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Jahir, pop culture references for the name Jahir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Jahir
We've found the following names that sound similar to Jahir, sorted by popularity.
Jerry / Jairo / Jagger / Jair / Jakari / Jere / Jacari / Jiraiya / Jacorey / Jrue /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1623 |
| 2024 | 1487 |
| 2023 | 1468 |
| 2022 | 1504 |
| 2021 | 1451 |
| 2020 | 1793 |
| 2019 | 1381 |
| 2018 | 1816 |
| 2017 | 1684 |
| 2016 | 1547 |
| 2015 | 1813 |
| 2014 | 1531 |
| 2013 | 1289 |
| 2012 | 1651 |
| 2011 | 1404 |
| 2010 | 1273 |
| 2009 | 1468 |
| 2008 | 1205 |
| 2007 | 1308 |
| 2006 | 1102 |
| 2005 | 1204 |
| 2004 | 1070 |
| 2003 | 807 |
| 2002 | 1368 |
| 2001 | 3610 |
| 2000 | 3557 |
| 1999 | 2715 |
| 1998 | 3000 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 815 |
| Illinois | 1077 |
| North Carolina | 1197 |
| Florida | 1399 |
| Texas | 1597 |
| New York | 1645 |
| California | 2079 |
Even more about Jahir
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Jahir a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Jahir?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
hah-HEER · /hɑːˈhɪər/
Pronunciation splits between Spanish hah-HEER and Anglicised jah-HEER.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Zahir — Arabic name it may be related to; a separate established name.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1998, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Jahir for a smooth, distinctive two syllables that work across Spanish and English.
Worth knowing
- Spelling and pronunciation both need explaining — Jahir, Zahir and Jair are easily mixed up.
