Zayd Boy

Popularity: #568 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationZayd / /zeɪd/

Arabic

Meaning

growth; abundance

Historical & Cultural Background

Zayd is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various Muslim cultures. It has historical significance due to its association with Zayd ibn Harithah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The name reflects positive attributes such as growth and prosperity. It is often chosen for boys in families that value Islamic heritage.

Trend Summary

The name Zayd has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

ZaidZahirZakiZaydenZayla

Variants

  • Zaid
  • Zayd

International Variants

  • Zayd (Arabic)
  • Zaid (Arabic)

Famous people named Zayd

Zayd ibn Harithah was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and is known for his loyalty and bravery.

Zayd al-Rifai is a contemporary Arab artist recognized for his contributions to modern art.

Fictional characters named Zayd

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Sibling Suggestions

ZainZaraZaydah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zayd was first seen in the United States in 1974. Zayd has ranked as high as #973 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Zayd has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zayd (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 51
16%
TX 35
11%
NY 30
9%
FL 22
7%
PA 21
6%
VA 20
6%
IL 18
6%
OH 17
5%
MI 17
5%
GA 16
5%
MN 15
5%
WA 14
4%
NC 8
2%
MA 8
2%
MD 8
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19746
19815
19845
19886
19899
199012
19919
19926
19935
19947
199521
199619
199719
199823
199920
200041
200154
200266
200365
200470
200589
200688
200785
200877
2009107
2010132
2011140
2012123
2013143
2014165
2015185
2016170
2017225
2018248
2019283
2020301
2021304
2022356
2023361
2024395