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Zayd
BoyArabic· “growth, increase”
- Meaning
- growth, increase
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ZAYD
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #633
- US babies 2025
- 442
- Best rank
- #633 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Zayd
Zayd is an Arabic name that means “growth, increase”.
Zayd is an Arabic name meaning growth or increase. It carries special significance in Islamic history through Zayd ibn Haritha, a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad who was raised in his household. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, often spelled Zaid or Zayed in English. Short and crisp, Zayd is easy to pronounce in many languages, and it fits the current taste for compact names with a strong final consonant. It feels traditional yet modern, and it offers a meaningful choice for families wanting a name rooted in faith and history.
Popularity over time
Zayd first appears in US Social Security records in 1974. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 2017. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #633, and its highest count, 442 babies. Use has grown 139% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,377 in 2000, #1,308 in 2010, and #633 in 2025. Of the 4,890 US boys named Zayd since records began, 44% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,815 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dario, Crue, Mylo, Hassan, and Kasai.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zayd ranked highest in Minnesota, New York, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #262 | 24 |
| New York | #386 | 46 |
| Washington | #424 | 18 |
| New Jersey | #427 | 19 |
| Illinois | #446 | 25 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Zayd is usually pronounced ZAYD, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with Z and ends in “-yd”.
Middle names for Zayd
A few middle names that flow with Zayd: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zayd
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayd mean?
Zayd is an Arabic name that means “growth, increase”.
What is the origin of the name Zayd?
Zayd has Arabic roots. Zayd is an Arabic name meaning growth or increase.
Is Zayd a popular name?
Yes. Zayd ranked #633 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Zayd a boy or girl name?
Zayd is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Zayd?
Zayd 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