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UK boy's name

Zaydaan

A masculine Arabic name meaning "increase" or "prosperity".

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.

Zaydaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zaydaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.

This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2008 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Zaydaan. 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

  • Zaydaan ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 boys were registered as Zaydaan.
  • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zaydaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2021

7 births

Estimated living

51

2026

Meaning

What does Zaydaan mean?

The name Zaydaan has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots that can be traced back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "zayd," which means "increase" or "growth," suggesting a name that symbolizes abundance and prosperity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zaydaan can be found in the historical accounts of the Rashidun Caliphate, a period that followed the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. During this time, a prominent companion of the Prophet, Zayd ibn Thabit, played a crucial role in the compilation and preservation of the Quran, the holy book of Islam.

The name Zaydaan also has religious significance in Islamic history, as it was the name of several revered scholars and theologians. One notable figure was Zaydaan ibn Ali al-Husayni, born in 695 CE, who founded the Zaydi sect of Shia Islam, which continues to have a presence in parts of Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Throughout the centuries, the name Zaydaan has been carried by many individuals of historical importance. One such person was Zaydaan al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE and made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.

In the realm of literature, Zaydaan al-Andalusi was a distinguished poet and writer from the 11th century CE, renowned for his works that celebrated the beauty of Andalusian culture and the Arabic language.

Another notable figure was Zaydaan al-Qazwini, a 13th-century Persian geographer and historian, whose influential work "Athar al-Bilad" (The Monuments of the Lands) provided detailed accounts of various regions and their cultures.

While the name Zaydaan has its roots in the Middle East and the Islamic world, it has also been adopted and adapted in other cultures and regions over time, reflecting the rich diversity of human experience and the interconnectedness of civilizations throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zaydaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Zaydaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Zaydaan, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zaydaan
02457200820162024

Decades

Zaydaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zaydaan 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 #3674 25 5
2010s #3762 23 5
2000s #4432 3 1

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FAQ

Zaydaan: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Zaydaan was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Zaydaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Zaydaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zaydaan?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "increase" or "prosperity".

How many people are called Zaydaan in the UK?

A total of 51 babies have been registered as Zaydaan across the 11 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.