Zayd
Zayd is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Growth, abundance, or increase.
Origin and history
Zayd is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning abundance or growth. Historically rooted in classical Arabic culture, it has gained increasing popularity in the United States in recent years. Its usage in the U.S. reflects a modern trend toward short, strong, and meaningful international names.
Popularity in the United States
4,890 babies in the United States have been named Zayd since 1880. It ranks #1743 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #698.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- PA (8 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 141 |
| 2000-2010 | 742 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,815 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,161 |
Famous people named Zayd
- Zayd Dohrn: Playwright, Professor
Fun facts
- Zayd comes from an Arabic root verb meaning 'to increase' or 'to exceed'.
- The name has seen a noticeable rise in U.S. usage in the 2020s compared to earlier decades.