Zaid Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zaid is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zaid?
Zaid is spelled Z-A-I-D. The name has 4 letters.
Zaid at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Zaid is derived from the Arabic root meaning “to increase” or “growth.”
- Origin
- Zaid is commonly associated with Arabic origin and is used widely in Muslim communities.
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-d · 2 syllables
Zaid Popularity in 2025
Rank#675
Recorded Births402
- Boys usage fell 16 places to #675 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Zaid Mean?
Zaid is derived from the Arabic root meaning “to increase” or “growth.”
Origin: Zaid is commonly associated with Arabic origin and is used widely in Muslim communities.
How Do You Pronounce Zaid?
PronunciationZAY-d
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Zaid?
- History
- The name Zaid has been used historically in Arabic-speaking regions and appears in various classical texts and Islamic history.
Zaid Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 402 | #675 |
| 2024 | Boys | 416 | #659 |
| 2023 | Boys | 367 | #723 |
| 2022 | Boys | 414 | #661 |
| 2021 | Boys | 407 | #665 |
| 2020 | Boys | 390 | #669 |
| 2019 | Boys | 425 | #635 |
| 2018 | Boys | 475 | #581 |
| 2017 | Boys | 303 | #773 |
| 2016 | Boys | 242 | #897 |
| 2015 | Boys | 249 | #888 |
| 2014 | Boys | 221 | #952 |
| 2013 | Boys | 232 | #897 |
| 2012 | Boys | 217 | #936 |
| 2011 | Boys | 183 | #1,037 |
| 2010 | Boys | 211 | #949 |
| 2009 | Boys | 200 | #988 |
| 2008 | Boys | 219 | #926 |
| 2007 | Boys | 188 | #1,015 |
| 2006 | Boys | 183 | #1,003 |
| 2005 | Boys | 164 | #1,026 |
| 2004 | Boys | 174 | #963 |
| 2003 | Boys | 159 | #997 |
| 2002 | Boys | 113 | #1,215 |
When Was Zaid Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Boys
475 recorded births
National rank #581
2019 · Boys
425 recorded births
National rank #635
2024 · Boys
416 recorded births
National rank #659
2022 · Boys
414 recorded births
National rank #661
Where Zaid Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #325 | 33 |
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| PA | #427 | 24 |
| VA | #435 | 18 |
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| NJ | #469 | 16 |
| MN | #477 | 11 |
| AZ | #491 | 14 |