Variant of Zaire, referring to the river that swallows all rivers
Xyaire is a modern American creative spelling of Zaire. The name Zaire is derived from a Portuguese misinterpretation of the Kongo word 'nzere', which refers to the Congo River. It carries the powerful connotation of a vast body of water that encompasses others.
About 59 boys were named Xyaire in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
