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At a Glance: Name: Zaid – Meaning: increase, growth – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ZAYD
Zaid is an Arabic name for a boy, pronounced ZAYD, and it means "increase" or "growth." It's short and easy to say, with a worldly feel that suits families who want a name with roots beyond the usual American lineup.
Meaning & Origin of Zaid
Meaning: Increase, growth.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zaid
Phonetic: ZAYD IPA: /ˈzeɪd/
Popularity of Zaid
Zaid ranked #662 in 2024, with 414 babies given the name that year. Its high point came in 2018, when it reached #581 with 475 babies, so it's a little below that peak now.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1969–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Zaid mean?
Increase, growth. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zaid)
How do you pronounce Zaid?
Zaid is pronounced ZAYD (IPA: /ˈzeɪd/).
Is Zaid a popular name right now?
Zaid is near its all-time peak (#581 in 2018), ranked #662 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1969–2024.)
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