Zayn
Zayn is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beauty, grace, or elegance.
Origin and history
Zayn is an Arabic name meaning beauty, grace, or elegance. Its popularity in the United States has surged sharply in recent years, driven in part by modern pop culture. It now stands as a fast-rising, stylish single-syllable choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
13,118 babies in the United States have been named Zayn since 1880. It ranks #1042 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #263.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.2 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- MI (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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 389 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,867 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,770 |
Famous people named Zayn
- Zayn Malik: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name is frequently spelled as Zain, Zayn, or Zayne, with Zayn being one of the most prominent forms in recent U.S. birth records.
- Zayn experienced a significant jump in U.S. popularity during the 2010s, entering mainstream top-name rankings.