Zaid
Zaid is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Growth, abundance, or increase.
Origin and history
Zaid is a masculine name of Arabic origin that signifies growth, increase, or abundance. It has a long historical presence in the Islamic world and has seen rising popularity in the United States in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
7,460 babies in the United States have been named Zaid since 1880. It ranks #1400 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #658.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.9 %)
- TX (17.7 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 159 |
| 1990-2000 | 502 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,580 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,758 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,396 |
Famous people named Zaid
- Zaid Ali: YouTuber, Comedian
Fun facts
- Zaid is one of the very few contemporaries of the Prophet Muhammad mentioned directly by name in the Quran.
- The name has experienced steady growth in the United States, becoming significantly more popular in the 2020s.