Zayn

Zayn is a boy's name of English 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 1,424 boys in the United States.

Zayn at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zayn

Zayn belongs to the English & American 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, Zayn first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #246 in 2023, and in 2024 1,424 babies received the name — 11,732 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zayn in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#246 in 2023
Peak year
2024
Babies named Zayn in 2024
1,424
Total since 1880
11,732

Zayn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#133 in 2025
Babies named Zayn in 2025
376
Total since 1996
4,702

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zayn mean?

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

Is Zayn a boy or girl name?

Zayn is a boy name. In 2024, 1,424 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zayn?

Zayn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zayn?

Zayn first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #246 in 2023, and 1,424 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].