Zaid: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: z-ah-eed
Origin: UAE
gender-male

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Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Growth

Zaid is a traditionally masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning "growth, " "increase, " and "abundance. " It has been a significant name in Islamic culture, particularly due to its association with Zaid ibn Harithah, a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Over time, the name has gained popularity globally, reflecting its positive connotations of growth and prosperity. Zaid symbolizes abundance, and progress.

Zaid Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Zaid is currently #1371 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Zaid is currently #642 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Zaid is currently #641 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Zaid is currently #299 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Zaid is currently #793 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Zaid is currently #366 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Zaid is currently #783 on Kiindred Australian Names

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