River
Zyaire is a modern American name likely derived from Zaire, the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name itself comes from the Kongo word 'nzere', meaning 'the river that swallows all rivers'.
About 1,077 boys were named Zyaire in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American college football player
The same feel as Zyaire — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.