Zain
Zain is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beauty, grace, excellence.
Origin and history
Zain is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning beauty, grace, or excellence. It is a variant spelling of Zayn, which has seen growing popularity in the United States in recent years. The name offers a modern, crisp sound while maintaining deep traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
9,918 babies in the United States have been named Zain since 1880. It ranks #1204 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #555.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.2 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- NY (12.7 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- NJ (5.6 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 159 |
| 1990-2000 | 762 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,131 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,758 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,084 |
Famous people named Zain
- Zain Retherford: Wrestler, Athlete
- Zain Bhikha: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Zain is an alternative spelling of the Arabic name Zayn, which gained widespread global attention in the 2010s.
- More than a third of all U.S. births for the name Zain recorded since 1880 occurred after 2020.