The nameZiad

Ziad is an Arabic boy's name, rising in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Ziad means "growth, abundance".

Origin

Arabic, common in Lebanon, Syria and North Africa.

History

Found in France since the 1970s, Ziad peaked in the late 2010s, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Occitanie. It is still well used today.

Popularity of the name Ziad

Ziad in France

589thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (125 births)
2,295babies named Ziad in France since 1900
063125 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ziad was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,005 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Ziad. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Ziad in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 75 births a year on average, against 114 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Ziad in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ziad mean?

Ziad means "growth, abundance".

What is the origin of the name Ziad?

Arabic, common in Lebanon, Syria and North Africa.

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

Ziad is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Ziad?

Variants and related names of Ziad include Zyad.