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UK boy's name

Zaidan

A masculine Arabic name meaning "one who increases" or "abundant".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Zaidan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zaidan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 23 births.

This profile covers 183 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 52% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 182 living people in the UK are called Zaidan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Zaidan ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 23 boys were registered as Zaidan.
  • About 182 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zaidan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1951

2024

Births in 2024

12

Latest year

Peak year

2016

23 births

Estimated living

182

2026

Meaning

What does Zaidan mean?

The name Zaidan has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "zaydan," which means "increase" or "abundance." This name carries connotations of prosperity, growth, and blessings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zaidan can be found in the writings of renowned Arab poets and scholars from the 9th and 10th centuries. It was a name bestowed upon individuals in the hopes of them leading a life filled with prosperity and abundance.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Zaidan. One such individual was Zaidan ibn al-Muhallab, a prominent Arab general who lived in the 7th century and played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Khurasan (modern-day Afghanistan and parts of Iran).

Another significant figure was Zaidan al-Nahwi, a renowned Arabic grammarian and philologist from the 9th century. He made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Arabic language.

In the 11th century, Zaidan ibn Isa al-Baghdadi was a celebrated philosopher and mathematician from Baghdad. He is credited with advancing the field of mathematics and introducing new concepts and theories during the Islamic Golden Age.

Moving forward in time, Zaidan al-Kurdi was a respected Kurdish poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. His works have been widely studied and celebrated for their literary merit and cultural significance.

In more recent times, Zaidan Mustapha was a prominent Lebanese diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Lebanon from 1952 to 1953. He played a significant role in the country's political landscape during a crucial period in its history.

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Zaidan throughout history. The name's rich cultural heritage and associations with prosperity and abundance have contributed to its enduring popularity across various regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zaidan over time

The chart below shows babies named Zaidan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Zaidan, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zaidan
06121723200020122024

Decades

Zaidan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zaidan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2371 48 5
2010s #2082 119 10
2000s #3261 16 4

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FAQ

Zaidan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Zaidan in the UK right now?

In 2024, Zaidan was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.

When was Zaidan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 23 babies registered as Zaidan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zaidan?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "one who increases" or "abundant".

How many people are called Zaidan in the UK?

A total of 183 babies have been registered as Zaidan across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.