Zahid

Zahid is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 47 boys in the United States.

Zahid at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zahid

Zahid belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zahid first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2267 in 2022, and in 2024 47 babies received the name — 1,086 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zahid in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#2267 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Zahid in 2024
47
Total since 1880
1,086

Zahid in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#788 in 1997
Babies named Zahid in 2025
6
Total since 1996
393

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zahid mean?

The meaning of Zahid is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zahid a boy or girl name?

Zahid is a boy name. In 2024, 47 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zahid?

Zahid comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Zahid?

Zahid first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #2267 in 2022, and 47 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.