UK boy's name
Ziad
An Arabic masculine name meaning "increase" or "growth".
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.
Ziad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ziad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 16 births.
This profile covers 248 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 246 living people in the UK are called Ziad. 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
- • Ziad ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 16 boys were registered as Ziad.
- • About 246 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ziad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2023
16 births
Estimated living
246
2026
Meaning
What does Ziad mean?
The name Ziad is an Arabic name that dates back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic root word "zad," which means "provision" or "sustenance." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ziad can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. In the Qur'an, the word "zad" is mentioned several times, often in the context of providing sustenance for a journey or a means of support.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ziad. One of the earliest recorded figures was Ziad ibn Abih, an Arab military commander and governor who lived in the 7th century. He played a significant role in the Muslim conquest of Persia and served as the governor of Basra, one of the most important cities in the early Muslim empire.
Another famous Ziad in history was Ziad Al-Nesseri, a renowned Arab poet and literary figure who lived in the 10th century. He was known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the development of Arabic literature.
In the 12th century, Ziad Al-Din Al-Razi was a prominent Persian philosopher, physician, and polymath. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, physics, and chemistry, and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age.
During the 20th century, Ziad Rahbani was a renowned Lebanese composer, playwright, and musician. Born in 1956, he was part of the famous Rahbani family and was widely celebrated for his contributions to Arabic music and theater.
Another notable figure with the name Ziad was Ziad Jarrah, a Lebanese hijacker who was one of the perpetrators of the September 11th attacks in 2001. He was one of the hijackers aboard United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
While the name Ziad has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has gained popularity and recognition across various regions and communities around the world. The name continues to be used today, carrying with it the meaning of sustenance and provision, reflecting its historical origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ziad over time
The chart below shows babies named Ziad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Ziad, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ziad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ziad 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 | #1779 | 67 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2233 | 99 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2158 | 74 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2347 | 8 | 2 |
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- Zachariah 3,234
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FAQ
Ziad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ziad in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ziad was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Ziad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 16 babies registered as Ziad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ziad?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "increase" or "growth".
How many people are called Ziad in the UK?
A total of 248 babies have been registered as Ziad across the 27 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.