Zayd 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 395 boys in the United States.
Zayd at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
About the name Zayd
Zayd 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, Zayd first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #684 in 2024, and in 2024 395 babies received the name — 4,445 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Zayd 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 Zayd a boy or girl name?
Zayd is a boy name. In 2024, 395 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Zayd?
Zayd comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.
How popular is the name Zayd?
Zayd first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #684 in 2024, and 395 babies were given the name in 2024.
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