Zayn
Zayn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /zeɪn/ · /zaɪn/
Meaning and origin of Zayn
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic زَيْن (zayn, “beauty”).
How popular is Zayn?
Since 1880, 103 girls and 13,118 boys in the U.S. have been named Zayn (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6961 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #246 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #253 for boys, with 1,386 babies given the name.
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Zayn FAQ
What does the name Zayn mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic زَيْن (zayn, “beauty”).
What is the origin of the name Zayn?
Zayn is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Zayn?
Since 1880, 103 girls and 13,118 boys in the U.S. have been named Zayn (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6961 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #246 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #253 for boys, with 1,386 babies given the name.
Is Zayn a boy or girl name?
Zayn is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 103 girls and 13,118 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.