River; bright or shining
Ziaire is a modern American name likely derived from Zaire, the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which comes from a Portuguese corruption of the Kongo word 'nzere' meaning 'river'. It may also be influenced by the Arabic name Zahir, meaning 'bright' or 'shining'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA player for the Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets
Professional basketball player and son of Dwyane Wade
