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UK boy's name

Zaiden

A variant of Zaidan, an Arabic name meaning "increaser, successful, prosperous".

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.

Zaiden is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zaiden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1282, with 21 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 24 births.

This profile covers 258 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2005 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 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 257 living people in the UK are called Zaiden. 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

  • Zaiden ranked #1282 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 21 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 24 boys were registered as Zaiden.
  • About 257 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zaiden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1282

2024

Births in 2024

21

Latest year

Peak year

2016

24 births

Estimated living

257

2026

Meaning

What does Zaiden mean?

The name Zaiden is a relatively modern Arabic name that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the Middle East and among Arabic-speaking communities around the world. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "zaidan," which means "increase" or "growth."

The earliest recorded use of the name Zaiden dates back to the late 20th century, although it is difficult to pinpoint an exact origin or first recorded instance. The name's popularity can be attributed to its positive connotation and the growing trend of parents choosing unique and meaningful names for their children.

While there are no direct historical references to the name Zaiden in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Arabic roots connect it to the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East. The name's meaning of "increase" or "growth" could be interpreted as a wish for prosperity and success for the child bearing this name.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals with the name Zaiden, although it is a relatively uncommon name, especially in the Western world. One such individual is Zaiden Al-Jaber, a Saudi Arabian footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Arabian national team in the early 2000s.

Another notable person with the name Zaiden is Zaiden Mohd Nor, a Malaysian professional footballer who played as a striker for various clubs in Malaysia, including Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. and Negeri Sembilan FA, in the late 2010s and early 2020s.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zaiden is Zaiden Mallik, an American rapper and songwriter born in 1997. He has gained a following for his unique blend of rap, R&B, and pop music, and has released several singles and albums.

Another notable figure with the name Zaiden is Zaiden Robleh, a Somali-Canadian professional basketball player who played in various leagues, including the National Basketball League of Canada, in the late 2010s and early 2020s.

While the name Zaiden may not have a long historical lineage, its increasing popularity and positive meaning have contributed to its growing presence in various cultures and communities around the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zaiden over time

The chart below shows babies named Zaiden registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 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 Zaiden, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 21 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zaiden
06121824200520142024

Decades

Zaiden by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zaiden 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 #1429 92 5
2010s #1705 150 10
2000s #3677 16 4

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FAQ

Zaiden: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Zaiden was ranked #1282 for boys in England and Wales, with 21 births registered.

When was Zaiden most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 24 babies registered as Zaiden in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zaiden?

A variant of Zaidan, an Arabic name meaning "increaser, successful, prosperous".

How many people are called Zaiden in the UK?

A total of 258 babies have been registered as Zaiden 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.