Yazid
Meaningincreasing, growing · Arabic
Yazid is an Arabic boy name meaning “increasing, growing”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yazid would score 18 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationYazid is having its moment right now. Most Yazids are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yazid would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 63,291 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYazid first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Yazid
Yazid is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “increasing, growing”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Yazid
What does the name Yazid mean?
Yazid means “increasing, growing” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Yazid?
Yazid is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Yazid a boy or girl name?
Yazid is a boy name. In 2025, 27 US boys were named Yazid.
How popular is the name Yazid?
Yazid ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 591 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Yazid?
Yazid is an Arabic boy name meaning “increasing, growing”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.