The nameZaid
Zaid is an Arabic boy's name, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic zayd, "growth, abundance".
Origin
Arabic. According to tradition, Zayd ibn Haritha was close to the Prophet Muhammad.
History
Found in France since the mid 1960s, Zaid grew in the 2010s and is at its highest level today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Zaid
Zaid in France
Zaid was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 465 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Zaid. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Zaid in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 78 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaid mean?
From the Arabic zayd, "growth, abundance".
What is the origin of the name Zaid?
Arabic. According to tradition, Zayd ibn Haritha was close to the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Zaid a girl's or a boy's name?
Zaid is a boy's name.