Zuhair is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Bright; signifies a shining star or light..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Zee, Hair. As of 2026, Zuhair ranks #913 among boys' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #722 in 1988.
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zoo-HAIR
Phonetic spelling
Currently #913 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Zuhair means “Bright; signifies a shining star or light..” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Zuhair is pronounced zoo-HAIR.
Zuhair is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Zuhair currently ranks #913 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Zuhair include Zee, Hair.
Middle names that pair well with Zuhair include Zuhair Khalid, Zuhair Tamer, Zuhair Sadiq.
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