Ziad
Ziad is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Growth, abundance, or increase.
Origin and history
Ziad is a given name of Arabic origin that means growth, abundance, or increase. It is well established throughout the Arab world and Middle Eastern diaspora communities. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, though it maintains steady modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,115 babies in the United States have been named Ziad since 1880. It ranks #3576 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1723.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46 %)
- NY (24.1 %)
- FL (8 %)
- MA (3.6 %)
- NJ (3.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 163 |
| 2000-2010 | 255 |
| 2010-2019 | 345 |
| 2020-2029 | 204 |
Famous people named Ziad
- Ziad Rahbani: Composer, Playwright
- Ziad Doueiri: Director, Cinematographer
- Ziad Jarrah
Fun facts
- Derived from the Arabic root z-y-d, which relates to expansion, surplus, and growth.
- Often transliterated into English as either Ziad or Ziyad.