Ziyad
Meaninggrowth, increase · Arabic
Ziyad is an Arabic boy name meaning “growth, increase”. 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, Ziyad would score 18 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationZiyad peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Ziyad you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ziyad would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 32,895 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryZiyad first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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About the name Ziyad
Ziyad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “growth, increase”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Ziyad
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Questions about the name Ziyad
What does the name Ziyad mean?
Ziyad means “growth, increase” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ziad (“increase, growth”), Asanda (“we increase”) and Ayanda (“they increase”).
What is the origin of the name Ziyad?
Ziyad 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 Ziyad a boy or girl name?
Ziyad is a boy name. In 2025, 52 US boys were named Ziyad.
How popular is the name Ziyad?
Ziyad ranked #2,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 52 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #2,276. Over the last five years it has slipped 102 places.
What names are similar to Ziyad?
If you like Ziyad, you might also like Ziad, Asanda and Ayanda. Ziad is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Ziyad?
Ziyad is an Arabic boy name meaning “growth, increase”. 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.