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Zaid
BoyArabic· “growth, abundance”
- Meaning
- growth, abundance
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ZAYD
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #677
- US babies 2025
- 402
- Best rank
- #581 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Zaid
Zaid is an Arabic name that means “growth, abundance”.
Zaid is an Arabic name meaning growth, increase or abundance, from a root meaning to grow or increase. Zayd ibn Harithah, a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad, is an important bearer in early Islamic history, and he is the only companion mentioned by name in the Quran. The name is used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities worldwide, and spellings include Zayd and Zayed. Zaid is short, strong and easy to pronounce in English. It fits beside other brief names like Zane and Jude while keeping a distinct Arabic identity.
Popularity over time
Zaid first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 2003. Its best national rank was #581 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 475 babies. In 2025, 402 babies were named Zaid, and it ranked #677 nationally. That is 61% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,613 in 1980, #1,390 in 2000, #952 in 2010, and #677 in 2025. Of the 7,460 US boys named Zaid since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,396 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kyree, Kase, Edison, Ermias, and Titan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zaid ranked highest in Illinois, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #332 | 33 |
| New Mexico | #427 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #441 | 24 |
| Virginia | #449 | 18 |
| New Jersey | #487 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Zaid is usually pronounced ZAYD, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with Z and ends in “-id”.
Middle names for Zaid
A few middle names that flow with Zaid: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zaid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaid mean?
Zaid is an Arabic name that means “growth, abundance”.
What is the origin of the name Zaid?
Zaid has Arabic roots. Zaid is an Arabic name meaning growth, increase or abundance, from a root meaning to grow or increase.
Is Zaid a popular name?
Yes. Zaid ranked #677 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Zaid a boy or girl name?
Zaid is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Zaid?
Zaid is usually pronounced ZAYD. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings