Is Zaid a boy or a girl name?

Zaid is overwhelmingly a boy name in the United States. Of the 6,642 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are boys.

How popular is the name Zaid in 2023?

Zaid ranks #726 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2018 with 475 babies.

How do you pronounce Zaid?

Zaid is pronounced ZAYD (1 syllable).

What are common spellings of Zaid?

Zaid is also written as Zayd, Zayd, Zaid.

A name from Arabic · Boy

Zaid

زَيْد

"Growth, abundance, increase." Zayd ibn Harithah was the freed slave whom the Prophet ﷺ adopted and loved as a son — the only Companion mentioned by name in the Qur'an (33:37).

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Popularity over time

A 54-year arc in numbers.

6,642 U.S. births recorded from 1969–2023.

Popularity · 1969–2023

367 births in 2023

1969 1996 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

Z"Growth, abundance, increase." Zayd ibn Harithah was the freed slave whom the Prophet ﷺ adopted and loved as a son — the only Companion mentioned by name in the Qur'an (33:37).

Etymology, in one line

Arabic root: z-y-d — ز-ي-د, to increase, grow

Regional variants

Widely used among US Muslim families for the historical significance of Zayd ibn Harithah. Short, strong, and easy for American teachers to pronounce.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Zaid".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Zayd Most common Zayd Zaid

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Zaid.

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Zayd ibn Harithah (Companion of the Prophet)

Quick answers

People often ask about Zaid.

What does the name Zaid mean?: Zaid means "Growth, abundance, increase." Zayd ibn Harithah was the freed slave whom the Prophet ﷺ adopted and loved as a son — the only Companion mentioned by name in the Qur'an (33:37).
Where does the name Zaid come from?: Zaid is a boy name of Arabic origin. Widely used among US Muslim families for the historical significance of Zayd ibn Harithah.
Is Zaid a boy or a girl name?: Zaid is overwhelmingly a boy name in the United States. Of the 6,642 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are boys.
How popular is the name Zaid in 2023?: Zaid ranks #726 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2018 with 475 babies.
How do you pronounce Zaid?: Zaid is pronounced ZAYD (1 syllable).
What are common spellings of Zaid?: Zaid is also written as Zayd, Zayd, Zaid.

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.