Zaid

Zaid 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 414 boys in the United States.

Zaid at a glance

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

About the name Zaid

Zaid 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, Zaid first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #581 in 2018, and in 2024 414 babies received the name — 7,056 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zaid in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#581 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Zaid in 2024
414
Total since 1880
7,056

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaid mean?

The meaning of Zaid 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 Zaid a boy or girl name?

Zaid is a boy name. In 2024, 414 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zaid?

Zaid comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Zaid?

Zaid first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #581 in 2018, and 414 babies were given the name in 2024.

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