Zaire

Zaire is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 664 babies in the United States.

Zaire at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zaire

Zaire belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zaire first appears in Social Security records in 1974 and has been given to 10,284 babies since 1880, including 664 in 2024.

Zaire in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Babies named Zaire in 2024
664
Total since 1880
10,284

Zaire in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Babies named Zaire in 2025
35
Total since 1996
172

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaire mean?

The meaning of Zaire is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zaire a boy or girl name?

Zaire is a unisex name. In 2024, 664 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zaire?

Zaire comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zaire?

Zaire is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1974 and has been given to 10,284 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].