Rising since 2002, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Zayed since 2000
Babies named Zayed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 210 |
| 2020s | 116 |
Meaning & origin
Zayed is a boy's name of Arabic origin, meaning 'abundance' or 'growth.' Since its first recorded U.S. appearance in 2000, its popularity has steadily climbed, with a peak rank of 4,050 in 2025 and a rate of 1 in 65,695 births. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting the strong Arab-American communities in those states. Zayed has seen a consistent upward trajectory since 2002, suggesting growing interest beyond its cultural roots.
Zayed derives from the Arabic root z-y-d, meaning 'to increase' or 'to grow.' It is closely related to Zayd and has been used historically in the Arabian Peninsula, notably as the name of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates. The name gained broader international recognition in the late 20th century.
Where Zayed is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zayed” around the world
Where Zayed lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Zayd
Sibling names for Zayed
Names that share Zayed's style, for a brother or sister.
