A modern variation of Zaire, meaning river
Zyir is a contemporary American spelling variant of Zaire. The name Zaire is derived from the Portuguese adaptation of the Kongo word 'nzere', which refers to the river that swallows all rivers.
Less common today
Zyir isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,076 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
