Rising since 2012, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Zayin since 2001
Babies named Zayin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Zayin is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security rolls in 2001. As of 2025, it ranked 5,208 with a 1-in-94,893 birth rate, and its peak year to date is 2025, reflecting a consistent rise in usage since 2012. The name's top states are not recorded due to its relatively low frequency, but its upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a short, distinctive name with a contemporary feel. While it echoes the Hebrew letter zayin and the Aramaic word for 'weapon,' these links are speculative; Zayin remains a creative invention rather than a name with deep historical roots.
Zayin is a recent coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It appears to be a modern invention, possibly influenced by the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet (zayin) or by the Aramaic word for 'weapon' or 'sword.' Its rise in popularity since 2012 suggests it may have been adopted as a creative, phonetically distinctive name without a traditional historical usage.
“Zayin” around the world
Where Zayin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zay, Z
Sibling names for Zayin
Names that share Zayin's style, for a brother or sister.
