Zahid
Zahid is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Ascetic, devout, or self-denying.
Origin and history
Zahid is an Arabic name derived from the word for altruistic or ascetic. It has maintained steady, modest usage in the United States in recent decades, particularly within Muslim communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,126 babies in the United States have been named Zahid since 1880. It ranks #3566 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1615.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.1 %)
- TX (22 %)
- NY (16.3 %)
- NJ (4.1 %)
- IL (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 86 |
| 2000-2010 | 335 |
| 2010-2019 | 337 |
| 2020-2029 | 312 |
Fun facts
- The root of Zahid in Arabic relates to renouncing material wealth in favor of spiritual devotion.