The nameZyad

Zyad is a form of Ziad, given in France mostly since the 2010s.

Meaning

Like Ziad, it comes from the Arabic for "growth, abundance".

Origin

Arabic.

History

First found in France in the late 1970s, Zyad peaked around 2010, notably in Hauts-de-France. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Zyad

Zyad in France

755thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (100 births)
1,675babies named Zyad in France since 1900
050100 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Zyad was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 840 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Zyad. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Zyad in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 59 births a year on average, against 77 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Zyad in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zyad mean?

Like Ziad, it comes from the Arabic for "growth, abundance".

What is the origin of the name Zyad?

Arabic.

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

Zyad is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Zyad?

Variants and related names of Zyad include Ziad.