Zaheer
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Happy, blessed, fortunate
Origin: Hebrew — from Asher (אָשֵׁר), from the root ashar (to be happy, to be blessed)
Popularity: Ranked #4392 in 2025 with 24 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Asher. Shares the meaning 'Happy, blessed, fortunate.'
Similar names: zachery, zahier, zahra, zahrah, zahri, zaahir, zahar, zahara
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Zaheer? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Zaheer, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zaheer
What does the name Zaheer mean?
Zaheer means “Happy, blessed, fortunate” from Hebrew — from Asher (אָשֵׁר), from the root ashar (to be happy, to be blessed) roots.
What is the origin of the name Zaheer?
Zaheer has Hebrew — from Asher (אָשֵׁר), from the root ashar (to be happy, to be blessed) origin. The traditional meaning is “Happy, blessed, fortunate”.
How popular is Zaheer?
Zaheer ranked #4249 in 2025 — given to 24 babies that year.
When was Zaheer most popular?
Zaheer peaked in 2023 with 32 babies registered that year.
Is Zaheer a boy or girl name?
Zaheer is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zaheers in registered births are male.
Is the name Zaheer rising or falling in popularity?
Zaheer has risen 1123 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5372 in 2020 to #4249 in 2025.
How long has Zaheer been recorded?
Zaheer appears in birth records across 30 years — from 1989 through 2025.