Ziyad

Ziyad: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Ziyad

  • A male given name from Arabic.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic زِيَاد (ziyād).

How popular is Ziyad?

52U.S. babies in 2025
#2299peak rank (2015)
1,052babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,052 boys in the U.S. have been named Ziyad. Its highest rank for boys was #2299 in 2015. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ziyad FAQ

What does the name Ziyad mean?

A male given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic زِيَاد (ziyād).

What is the origin of the name Ziyad?

Ziyad is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Ziyad?

Since 1880, 1,052 boys in the U.S. have been named Ziyad. Its highest rank for boys was #2299 in 2015. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ziyad a boy or girl name?

Ziyad is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,052 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.