Zhayd
Arabic masculine name meaning "one who increases" or "grower".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zhayd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zhayd today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zhayd births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zhayd. 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 Zhayd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#14,079
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Zhayd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zhayd 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 Zhayd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zhayd
The given name Zhayd has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a variation of the name Zaid, which is derived from the Arabic root word "zada," meaning "to increase" or "to grow." The name is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE.
In Arabic, the name Zaid is often associated with Zaid ibn Harithah, a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest converts to Islam. He was known for his bravery, loyalty, and devotion to the faith. Zaid's name is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, which has contributed to its popularity among Muslims.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zhayd can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties, which ruled the Islamic world from the 7th to the 13th centuries. During this time, several individuals with the name Zhayd or Zaid held prominent positions in the caliphates.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Zhayd. One of them was Zhayd ibn Ali (699-740 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from the Umayyad period. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic theology.
Another influential figure was Zhayd ibn Thabit (610-673 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most prolific scribes of the Quran. He played a crucial role in compiling and preserving the holy text, ensuring its accurate transmission to future generations.
In the 12th century, Zhayd al-Deen (1136-1202 CE) was a prominent Islamic philosopher and theologian from Iran. He was known for his work on reconciling Islamic theology with Greek philosophy and his contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics.
During the Ottoman Empire, Zhayd Pasha (1499-1548 CE) was a prominent military leader and statesman. He served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political advisor to the Ottoman Sultan, and played a significant role in the expansion and administration of the empire.
In more recent times, Zhayd ibn Sultan Al Nahyan (1910-2004 CE) was the former ruler of the United Arab Emirates and a member of the Al Nahyan ruling family. He played a pivotal role in the formation of the UAE and the development of its modern infrastructure.
People
Zhayd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zhayd 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
Zhayd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zhayd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zhayd 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 Zhayd a common name?
We classify Zhayd 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 Zhayd most popular?
The single biggest year for Zhayd was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zhayd is about 5 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 Zhayd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zhayd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zhayd 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 Zhayd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zhayd 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 Zhayd 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 Zhayd?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.