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UK boy's name

Zidaan

An Arabic masculine name meaning "increase" or "growing taller".

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.

Zidaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zidaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 24 births.

This profile covers 198 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 197 living people in the UK are called Zidaan. 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

  • Zidaan ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 24 boys were registered as Zidaan.
  • About 197 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zidaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1595

2024

Births in 2024

16

Latest year

Peak year

2021

24 births

Estimated living

197

2026

Meaning

What does Zidaan mean?

The name Zidaan is believed to have originated from Arabic roots, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 7th century CE. The name's etymology is closely linked to the Arabic word "zidan," which translates to "increase" or "growth," signifying abundance and prosperity.

During the golden age of Islamic civilization, the name Zidaan gained prominence as it was borne by several notable scholars and intellectuals. One of the earliest recorded figures with this name was Zidaan al-Basri, a renowned Muslim scholar and theologian who lived in the 7th century CE in the city of Basra, modern-day Iraq. His contributions to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and exegesis were highly influential and widely studied.

In the 9th century CE, Zidaan al-Razi, a Persian polymath, philosopher, and alchemist, achieved great fame for his pioneering works in various fields, including medicine, chemistry, and physics. His extensive body of work, including the influential medical encyclopedia "Al-Hawi," earned him a lasting legacy as one of the most influential scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

Another notable figure bearing the name Zidaan was Zidaan al-Andalusi, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from the 11th century CE. His contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly his work on spherical trigonometry and the development of advanced astronomical instruments, played a crucial role in the advancement of scientific knowledge during the Islamic Renaissance.

In the realm of literature, Zidaan al-Baghdadi, a celebrated Arabic poet and writer from the 13th century CE, left an indelible mark with his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of language and captured the essence of human emotions. His poetry anthologies, such as "Diwan al-Zidaan," are considered literary treasures and have been studied and admired for centuries.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name Zidaan also gained prominence, with Zidaan Pasha, a prominent military commander and statesman from the 16th century CE, playing a pivotal role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire's territories. His strategic military campaigns and diplomatic efforts earned him a place in the annals of Ottoman history.

These are just a few examples of the many notable figures who have borne the name Zidaan throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zidaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Zidaan 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 Zidaan, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zidaan
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Decades

Zidaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zidaan 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 #1602 80 5
2010s #2531 100 10
2000s #3389 18 4

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FAQ

Zidaan: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Zidaan was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.

When was Zidaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 24 babies registered as Zidaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zidaan?

An Arabic masculine name meaning "increase" or "growing taller".

How many people are called Zidaan in the UK?

A total of 198 babies have been registered as Zidaan 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.