Zayd

زَيْد

Boy Arabic /ZAYD/ #731 in 2023

Zayd is a boy name of Arabic origin.

Meaning of Zayd

"Growth, abundance." Zayd ibn Harithah is the only companion of the Prophet mentioned by name in the Qur'an (33:37). A former enslaved person adopted by the Prophet — a powerful symbol of emancipation and love.

Arabic root: z-y-d — (ز-ي-د, growth, increase)

Regional variants

Closely related to Zayn (see One Direction's Zayn Malik), which boosted both names in US popularity since 2012.

Popularity of Zayd

Popularity, 1974–2023

361 births in 2023

1974 2023

4,050 U.S. births recorded from 1974–2023.

Peak year

2023

361 babies

First recorded

1974

49 years of history

Recent trend

Rising

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

Variants & nicknames

ZaidZaideZayn

Famous people named Zayd

Zayd ibn Harithah
Zayn Malik (singer)

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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.