Zayn
Zayn first appears in US records in 1993. It peaked in 2024, when 1,426 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,381.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zayn popular?
Near its peak Zayn is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 7,770 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,867 | |
| 2000s | 389 | |
| 1990s | 92 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zayn mean?
From Arabic زين (zayn) 'beauty, grace, adornment', from the root z-y-n. Established as a beauty name; often carries a sense of inner as well as outward beauty. Used mainly for boys but also as a unisex form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayn mean?
Zayn means Beauty, grace. From Arabic زين (zayn) 'beauty, grace, adornment', from the root z-y-n. Established as a beauty name; often carries a sense of inner as well as outward beauty. Used mainly for boys but also as a unisex form.
What is the origin of the name Zayn?
Zayn is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Zayn?
Zayn is pronounced “ZAYN.”
Is Zayn a boy or a girl name?
Zayn is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Zayn a popular name right now?
Zayn is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Zayn?
In 2025, Zayn ranked #253 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zayn most popular?
Zayn was most popular in 2024, when about 1,426 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zayn?
Names similar to Zayn include Amal, Atiyah, Hilal, Qamar, Vega.
What names go well with Zayn?
arabic names that pair well with Zayn include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.