The nameZaïn

Zaïn is a boy's name of Arabic origin, also spelled Zain or Zayn.

Meaning

From the Arabic zayn, "beauty, grace".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it has risen sharply in the 2020s.

Popularity of the name Zaïn

Zaïn in France

502ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (100 births)
640babies named Zaïn in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Zaïn was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 430 births over the decade, 67% of all recorded babies named Zaïn. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Zaïn in France were born before 2022, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 76 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaïn mean?

From the Arabic zayn, "beauty, grace".

What is the origin of the name Zaïn?

Arabic.

Is Zaïn a girl's or a boy's name?

Zaïn is a boy's name.