Sahir Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Sahir means 'wakeful' or 'alert'.
Meaning of the Name Sahir
Sahir is an Arabic name that means 'wakeful' or 'alert'. It has roots in the Arabic word 'sahar', which refers to the time before dawn. The name signifies someone who is watchful, attentive, and aware. Sahir is often given to boys and is widely used in Arab-speaking countries and Muslim communities around the world.
Popularity of the Name Sahir
The popularity for the name Sahir peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 53 births, which ranked number 5,504 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Sahir had the most male births in 2016 with 53, which ranked number 2,407 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Sahir has increased over the last ten years from 30 births to 34 births, an increase of 13.33%. Among males, Sahir has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 34 births, an increase of 13.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sahir
- 20 Year Trend of Sahir: 112.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Sahir: 13.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Sahir: 13.33%
Popularity of Sahir by State
For males, Sahir was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in PA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sahir. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sahir
- Total Births of Sahir: 34 (1.26%)
- Male Births of Sahir: 34 (1.26%)
Given the upward trend of Sahir over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.26% increase in total births, for a total of 34 births in 2024. Male births for Sahir have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 34 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.26%.