Declining since 2018, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Yazeed since 1986
Babies named Yazeed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Yazeed is an Arabic name rooted in the concept of increase and abundance, derived from the Semitic root z-y-d. In the United States, the name first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1986 and reached its peak popularity in 2014, though it has seen a decline in recent years; since 2018, its usage has been falling. As of 2025, its rank stands at 5,861, with a frequency of about 1 in 113,872 births. The name has a long history in the Islamic world, famously borne by the Umayyad caliph Yazid ibn Muawiya. Despite its historical weight, Yazeed remains uncommon in the United States, appealing to families seeking a name with strong cultural and religious ties.
Yazeed is an Arabic name derived from the root z-y-d, which conveys the idea of increase or abundance. It is historically significant as the name of several early Islamic figures, including Yazid ibn Muawiya, the second Umayyad caliph. The name has been borne across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yaz, Yazzy
Sibling names for Yazeed
Names that share Yazeed's style, for a brother or sister.
