Zayan
- US rank
- #1,015
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,015 in 2025
221 babies were named Zayan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 80 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zayan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,728 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zayan, 221 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zayan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZayan first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearZayan is at its all-time high right now: #1,015 in 2025.
- Then vs nowZayan is 32× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 7,728.
- TrendZayan has climbed 80 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,015. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedZayan is most popular in New York, where it ranks #491, followed by New Jersey (#607) and Virginia (#627). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
About the name Zayan
Zayan is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-yan”. US birth records list Zayan for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 27 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,015 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,015, with 221 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 94,162 boys |
| 2010s | 49 | 20,392 boys |
| 2020s | 110 | 9,101 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Zayan
What is the origin of the name Zayan?
Zayan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zayan a boy or girl name?
Zayan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zayan?
Zayan ranked #1,015 for US boys in 2025, given to 221 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,015).