Zayn
Meaningbeauty, grace · Arabic
- US rank
- #251
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #246 in 2023
1,381 babies were named Zayn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 61 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1999–2025
US births per million boys, 1993–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zayn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,237 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zayn, 1,381 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zayn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZayn first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #246.
- Then vs nowZayn is 76× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 93,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,237.
- TrendZayn has climbed 61 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #251. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedZayn is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #144, followed by Michigan (#166) and Virginia (#167). It's in the top 1,000 in 38 states.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Zayn means “beauty, grace”.
About the name Zayn
Zayn is a boy name of English origin meaning “beauty, grace”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Z and ending in “-ayn”. US birth records list Zayn for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 33 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #246 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #251, with 1,381 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 girls |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 442,478 girls |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 184,049 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.9 | 145,228 boys |
| 2000s | 19 | 51,414 boys |
| 2010s | 263 | 3,805 boys |
| 2020s | 750 | 1,333 boys |
Other spellings of Zayn
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 Zayn
What does the name Zayn mean?
Zayn means “beauty, grace” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Zayn?
Zayn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zayn a boy or girl name?
Zayn is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Zayn?
Zayn ranked #251 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,381 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#246).