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Zayan
BoyArabic· “beauty, grace”
- Meaning
- beauty, grace
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- zay-AHN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,017
- US babies 2025
- 221
- Best rank
- #1,017 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Zayan
Zayan is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “beauty, grace”.
Beauty, grace and adornment are the meanings most often given for Zayan, an Arabic name. It shares a root with Zain and Zayn, names associated with beauty and goodness, and it is used across the Middle East and South Asia, including Pakistan and India. In recent years it has also become familiar among English-speaking Muslim families who like its bright, modern sound. The name is short and flows easily, with stress usually on the second syllable, zay-AHN, though pronunciations vary. Zayan feels both traditional and current, and it pairs well with classic middle names. Zay makes a casual nickname.
Popularity over time
Zayan first appears in US Social Security records in 1999. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,017, and its highest count, 221 babies. Use has grown 216% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #8,202 in 2000, #2,035 in 2010, and #1,017 in 2025. Of the 2,275 US boys named Zayan since records began, 50% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 917 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Avraham, Aizen, Bastian, Atharv, and Rayyan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zayan ranked highest in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #501 | 33 |
| New Jersey | #654 | 11 |
| Virginia | #669 | 11 |
| Minnesota | #717 | 7 |
| Texas | #844 | 32 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Zayan is usually pronounced zay-AHN, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with Z and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Zayan
A few middle names that flow with Zayan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zayan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayan mean?
Zayan is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “beauty, grace”.
What is the origin of the name Zayan?
Zayan has Arabic roots. Beauty, grace and adornment are the meanings most often given for Zayan, an Arabic name.
Is Zayan a popular name?
Not especially. Zayan ranked #1,017 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zayan a boy or girl name?
Zayan is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Zayan?
Zayan is usually pronounced zay-AHN. 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