Zyaire
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Zyaire
Zaire, derived from the name of a now dissolved Central African state which takes its name from the Kongo term "the river that swallows all rivers", has become a stylish choice for American boys, with Zyaire being a popular spelling alternative. Given to 1077 boys in a recent count, it was additionally chosen for 20 girls.
Zyaire for boys#317 US
Zaire has been a rising choice in the US in recent years, derived from the name of a now dissolved Central African state which takes its name from the Kongo term "the river that swallows all rivers". As with most names, a variety of alternative spellings have now emerged, Zyaire being one such option.
Also appearing as Zyair, it makes a bold but wearable choice that ranked in the US Top 350 and the England and Wales Top 1000 in a recent year.
Pronounced ZY-air.
As of October 2026, Zyaire ranked #6114 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3778 in 2008.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,127 | 171 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #1,045 | 192 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #884 | 248 |
| 2017 | #4,571 | 31 | #783 | 301 |
| 2018 | #4,142 | 35 | #738 | 323 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #527 | 541 |
| 2020 | #4,754 | 28 | #443 | 672 |
| 2021 | #4,962 | 27 | #387 | 835 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #372 | 871 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #324 | 1,032 |
| 2024 | #4,544 | 31 | #299 | 1,123 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #317 | 1,077 |
World rankings
Zyaire for boys
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