Zaeed
Of Arabic origin, meaning "the one who is increasing" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zaeed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaeed today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaeed births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaeed. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zaeed. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#14,050
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Zaeed: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaeed by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zaeed during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaeed
The name Zaeed is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "za'id," which means "increasing" or "growing." It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries within the Arab world and among Muslim communities.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zaeed can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed that the name was first given to individuals who were born during times of prosperity or growth, symbolizing the idea of abundance and progress.
In Islamic literature and historical records, there are several notable figures who bore the name Zaeed. One of the earliest examples is Zaeed ibn Thabit, a renowned poet and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived in the 7th century. He is known for his contributions to the development of Arabic literature and his defense of Islam.
Another prominent figure with the name Zaeed was Zaeed ibn Abi Sufyan, a military commander and politician who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th and 8th centuries. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Islamic empire and is remembered for his strategic military campaigns.
In the 12th century, Zaeed al-Dawla was a prominent ruler of the Seljuk Empire, known for his patronage of arts and sciences. He commissioned numerous architectural projects, including mosques and madrasas, and supported the development of literature and philosophy during his reign.
During the Ottoman Empire, Zaeed Pasha was a respected military leader and statesman who lived in the 19th century. He served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) and played a crucial role in modernizing the Ottoman military and administrative systems.
In more recent times, Zaeed Masri was a Palestinian political leader and co-founder of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). He was born in 1938 and was actively involved in the Palestinian national movement, advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people.
While the name Zaeed has its roots in the Arab world and Islamic culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities over time, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries.
People
Zaeed + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaeed as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zaeed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaeed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaeed going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Zaeed a common name?
We classify Zaeed as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaeed most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaeed was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaeed is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zaeed in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaeed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaeed in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zaeed still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaeed in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zaeed can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Zaeed?
See how many Americans are named Zaeed on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.