UK boy's name
Zeid
The name Zeid means "abundant, increasing, or growing" in Arabic.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zeid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zeid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.
Zeid is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Zeid. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zeid ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Zeid.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zeid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Zeid mean?
The name Zeid is of Arabic origin, stemming from the Arabic word "zaid," which means "increase" or "abundance." This name has been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa, where the Arabic language and Islamic culture have had a significant influence.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Zeid can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, Zeid is mentioned as the adopted son of the Prophet Muhammad. This association with the Prophet's family has given the name a strong religious and cultural significance in the Islamic world.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zeid. One of the earliest was Zeid bin Haritha (581-629 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the early converts to Islam. He was known for his bravery and loyalty and played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests.
Another prominent figure with the name Zeid was Zeid bin Ali (695-740 CE), a grandson of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. He was a revered scholar and played a crucial role in the early development of Islamic jurisprudence.
In the modern era, Zeid Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1970-2010) was a member of the UAE royal family and a prominent businessman and philanthropist. He was known for his charitable work and his efforts to promote education and cultural exchange.
Additionally, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein (born 1964) is a Jordanian prince and diplomat who served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2014 to 2018. He was widely respected for his advocacy of human rights and his efforts to address global humanitarian crises.
Zeid Al-Husseini (1897-1970) was a Palestinian Arab nationalist and a prominent figure in the Palestinian national movement. He served as the President of the All-Palestine Government and played a significant role in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
The name Zeid has a rich cultural and historical significance, particularly in the Islamic world, where it is associated with the Prophet Muhammad's family and early Islamic scholars. Its meaning of "increase" or "abundance" has contributed to its enduring popularity across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Zeid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zeid 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Zeid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zeid in the UK right now?
In 2022, Zeid was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zeid most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Zeid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zeid?
The name Zeid means "abundant, increasing, or growing" in Arabic.
How many people are called Zeid in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Zeid across the 1 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.