Zayd
Zayd is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “Growth, abundance”, pronounced ZAYD. It ranked #633 in the United States in 2025, given to 442 babies, and peaked at #633 in 2025. Common nicknames: Zay, Zizo.
How popular is Zayd in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Zayd mean, and where does it come from?
Zayd comes from an Arabic root meaning to increase or to grow, and it belongs to Zayd ibn Harithah, the freed slave whom the Prophet adopted as a son — the only one of his companions named in the Quran — and to Zayd ibn Thabit, who compiled the Quran into a single text. The name is used throughout the Muslim world. American records hold it from 1974; it entered the top thousand in 2017 and reached its highest position in 2025.
How is Zayd used around the world?
Zayd is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Zayd?
Famous People Named Zayd
- Zayd ibn Thabit — companion of the Prophet Muhammad and compiler of the Quran
- Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan — founding president of the United Arab Emirates, in the Zayed spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Zayd mean?
Zayd is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Growth, abundance." Zayd comes from an Arabic root meaning to increase or to grow, and it belongs to Zayd ibn Harithah, the freed slave whom the Prophet adopted as a son — the only one of his companions named in the Quran — and to Zayd ibn Thabit, who compiled the Quran into a single text. The name is used throughout the Muslim world.
How do you pronounce Zayd?
Zayd is pronounced ZAYD. Common variations include Zaid, Zayed, Zayd.
Is Zayd a boy name?
Yes, Zayd is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Zay, Zizo.