Zain
Boy name · Arabic · English · Hindu
Meaningbeauty, grace · Arabic
- US rank
- #567
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #539 in 2019
522 babies were named Zain in the US in 2025. It has climbed 7 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zain you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,272 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zain, 522 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zain would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZain first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #539.
- Then vs nowZain is 4.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 14,556 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,272.
- Where it's lovedZain is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #263, followed by New York (#282) and Illinois (#325). It's in the top 1,000 in 25 states.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Zain means “beauty, grace”. Our records link it to Arabic, English and Hindu roots.
- OriginZain is the #3 most popular Hindu boy name in the US. That's out of 107 Hindu boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Zain
Zain is a boy name of Arabic, English and Hindu origin meaning “beauty, grace”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Z and ending in “-ain”. US birth records list Zain for boys from 1968 to 2025, in 49 of those 58 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #539 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #567, with 522 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesEnglish namesHindu names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 1980s | 8.5 | 117,647 boys |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,336 boys |
| 2000s | 107 | 9,390 boys |
| 2010s | 201 | 4,981 boys |
| 2020s | 298 | 3,359 boys |
Other spellings of Zain
More Arabic boy names
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- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Zain
What does the name Zain mean?
Zain means “beauty, grace” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Zain?
Zain has Arabic, English, Hindu roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Zain a boy or girl name?
Zain is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Zain?
Zain ranked #567 for US boys in 2025, given to 522 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#539).