Zaire Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzye-ER / /zaɪˈɪər/African; Arabic
Meaning
River (African); The river that swallows all rivers (Arabic)
Historical & Cultural Background
Zaire is derived from the Kongo word 'nzadi,' meaning river. It was historically used to refer to the Congo River. The name gained prominence in the late 20th century when it was adopted as the name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1971 to 1997. The name reflects the region's rich cultural and geographical heritage.
Trend Summary
Zaire has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S. over the years, with a notable increase in usage since the late 20th century.
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Famous people named Zaire
Zaire Anderson is a professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.
Zaire Wade is recognized as the son of former NBA player Dwyane Wade.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zaire was first seen in the United States in 1974. Zaire has ranked as high as #775 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Zaire has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zaire (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 77 | |
| TX | 76 | |
| GA | 56 | |
| CA | 48 | |
| IL | 36 | |
| NY | 35 | |
| NC | 31 | |
| VA | 26 | |
| MD | 19 | |
| AL | 19 | |
| LA | 17 | |
| IN | 16 | |
| OH | 15 | |
| TN | 14 | |
| AZ | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 61 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 85 |
| 1997 | 128 |
| 1998 | 116 |
| 1999 | 180 |
| 2000 | 203 |
| 2001 | 140 |
| 2002 | 182 |
| 2003 | 205 |
| 2004 | 173 |
| 2005 | 211 |
| 2006 | 248 |
| 2007 | 268 |
| 2008 | 257 |
| 2009 | 238 |
| 2010 | 222 |
| 2011 | 224 |
| 2012 | 209 |
| 2013 | 219 |
| 2014 | 238 |
| 2015 | 254 |
| 2016 | 305 |
| 2017 | 317 |
| 2018 | 389 |
| 2019 | 498 |
| 2020 | 542 |
| 2021 | 557 |
| 2022 | 615 |
| 2023 | 655 |
| 2024 | 651 |