Zayan
How to say it: zay-AHN · /zeɪˈɑn/
From Arabic 'zayan' meaning 'bright, brilliant, well-adorned' - popular for boys.
Zayan was the 584th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 221 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #465 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 | #584 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 221 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,176 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #465 |
| In France, 2025 | #210 among boys’ names, 180 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Built almost completely in the last forty years. The 2020s represent its summit, and momentum suggests additional gains soon.
What goes with it
Bright and breathy in two syllables, it feels smooth and travels well. Zayd makes a fitting partner.
Nicknames
- Zay
Honouring a Zayan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zayan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hindi.
In France: #210 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #211.
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