Zavier Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zavier is an Arabic-derived name meaning 'bright' or 'new house'. It evolved from the name Xavier and has taken on modern forms in English. The name is associated with creativity and individuality, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Zavier is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zavier has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zavier' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4643rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2088th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 896th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 893rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Zavier' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zavier"
Pronunciation
/ˈzeɪviər/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Zavier is derived from the Arabic name 'Xavier', which means 'bright' or 'new house'. It has been adopted into various languages and cultures.
Meaning
bright, new house
Language Evolution
Xavier (Spanish), Xaviero (Basque), Zavier (English)
Historical Usage
Zavier gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century as a modern variation of the name Xavier.
Variants & Derivatives
Xavier, Javier, Zavion
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Zavier is perceived as a trendy and modern name with unique appeal, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Zavier McDaniel (professional basketball player), Zavier Tillman (professional basketball player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zavier"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zavier"
"Zavier" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4643rd of 10718 | 79 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2088th of 16616 | 517 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 896th of 24088 | 3,253 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 893rd of 23106 | 2,974 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Zavier" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
53.68% 2402nd/4475 |
35.12% 1824th/5194 |
42.98% 2715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.54% 758th/4582 |
17.45% 901st/5164 |
12.27% 897th/7313 |
16.35% 1220th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.40% 773rd/3984 |
19.72% 885th/4487 |
15.07% 1028th/6822 |
14.52% 911th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zavier" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zavier"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zavier" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.