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.
About 55 boys were named Zyir in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
