An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.
Zayan is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'beautiful, graceful' or 'full of grace and beauty,' from the Arabic root zayn (beauty, adornment).
Zayan is widely used across Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim communities globally. Its meaning connects to the Quranic concept of zīna — divine beauty and adornment in creation. In the U.S., it's rising among Muslim families who appreciate its positive meaning and easy pronunciation across cultures.
Zayan climbed 7012 spots in the last 20 years — from #8139 to #1127.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 916 | — |
| 2010s | 917 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 214 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 188 | #1127 |
| 2023 | 189 | #1120 |
| 2022 | 193 | #1109 |
| 2021 | 165 | #1192 |
| 2020 | 181 | #1099 |
| 2019 | 151 | #1250 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1590 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1553 |
| 2016 | 72 | #2011 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2053 |
| 2014 | 94 | #1655 |
| 2013 | 93 | #1645 |
| 2012 | 78 | #1880 |
| 2011 | 80 | #1810 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2035 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2989 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2682 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3686 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3224 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4818 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1999–2024) · Methodology