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UK girl's name

Zhari

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "flower" or "blossoming".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Zhari is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zhari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Zhari is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Zhari. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Zhari ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Zhari.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zhari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5591

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Zhari mean?

The name Zhari has its origins in the Persian language, and it is believed to have been derived from the word "zar," which means "gold." This name has been in use for several centuries, primarily in the regions of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.

One of the earliest known references to the name Zhari can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, which was written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this epic, there is a character named Zhari, who is described as a brave and noble warrior.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Zhari. One of the earliest recorded examples is Zhari al-Qazwini, a Persian scholar and geographer who lived in the 13th century (1203-1283 CE). He is best known for his work titled "Athar al-Bilad wa Akhbar al-'Ibad," which is a comprehensive geographical encyclopedia.

Another notable figure is Zhari Mukhtar, a Kazakh poet and writer who lived in the 19th century (1838-1907). He is celebrated for his contributions to the Kazakh literary tradition and is regarded as one of the most influential poets of his time.

In more recent history, there is Zhari Buniatov, a prominent Azerbaijani historian and academic who lived from 1923 to 1997. He made significant contributions to the study of the history of the Caucasus region and the Islamic world.

Additionally, Zhari Rizqov was a Bulgarian wrestler who competed in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal in the flyweight division at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, making him one of the most accomplished athletes with this name.

Another notable figure is Zhari Zapryanov, a Bulgarian writer and poet who lived from 1923 to 1987. He is celebrated for his contributions to Bulgarian literature and his works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Zhari, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Zhari by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zhari was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5591 3 1

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FAQ

Zhari: questions and answers

How popular is the name Zhari in the UK right now?

In 2019, Zhari was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Zhari most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Zhari in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zhari?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "flower" or "blossoming".

How many people are called Zhari in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Zhari across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.