The nameZayan

Zayan is an Arabic boy's name meaning "beautiful, radiant". It is popular in England and Wales.

Meaning

Zayan comes from the Arabic zayn, "beauty, grace".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Zayan reached 208th place in 2024.

Popularity of the name Zayan

Zayan in the United States

1125thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2022peak year (193 births)
2,053babies named Zayan in the United States since 1880
097193 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Zayan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 917 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Zayan. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Zayan in the United States were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 183 births a year on average, against 101 in the five years before.

Zayan in the United Kingdom

220thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2024peak year (255 births)
2,633babies named Zayan in the United Kingdom since 1997
0128255 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Zayan was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 1,251 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Zayan. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Zayan in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 212 births a year on average, against 145 in the five years before.

Zayan in France

290thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (200 births)
1,210babies named Zayan in France since 1900
0100200 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sibling names for Zayan

Names from the same generation as Zayan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zayan mean?

Zayan comes from the Arabic zayn, "beauty, grace".

What is the origin of the name Zayan?

Arabic.

Is Zayan a girl's or a boy's name?

Zayan is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Zayan?

In 2024, Zayan was the 1125th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 188 births.

What are good sibling names for Zayan?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alya, Isra, Gaia and Safiya for a sister, Emir, Musa, Lyam and Ollie for a brother.