Zaid
How to say it: ZYDE · /zaɪd/
From Arabic 'zayd' meaning 'growth, increase'. A classical Arabic name borne by the Prophet Muhammad's adopted son.
Zaid was the 382nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 402 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 95% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #343 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #382 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 402 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,855 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +95% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #343 |
| In France, 2025 | #86 among boys’ names, 105 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recent decades hold nearly all of Zaid's history, crowned by the 2020s. Growth is set to continue in the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy in a single clipped beat, it sounds assured. Omar carries a kindred strength.
Honouring a Zaid in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zaid is about 1 in 161.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #86 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #378.
Famous people named Zaid
- Zaid Abdul Kareem (born 2001)Jordanian taekwondo athlete
- Zaid Abdul-Aziz (born 1946)American basketball player
- Zaid Ismail (born 2002)Iraqi footballer
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