Zayn: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ZAYN · 1 syllable
Zayn means “beauty”, from Arabic.
From Arabic (zayn, “beauty”).
- Meaning
- beauty
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ZAYN
- US rank (2025)
- #251
- US babies a year
- about 1,351 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Zayn?
Zayn was the #251 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,386 babies. It’s rising: up 515% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #251 |
| England & Wales | #181 |
| Scotland | #261 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #306 |
| France | #53 |
| Canada | #70 |
| Australia | #112 |
How old are people named Zayn?
Half of US adults named Zayn are older than 23; most are between 18 and 31. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Zayn
What does the name Zayn mean?
Zayn means “beauty”. It comes from Arabic.
How do you pronounce Zayn?
Zayn is pronounced ZAYN.
How popular is the name Zayn?
Zayn was the #251 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,386 babies. It’s rising: up 515% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Zayn?
Half of US adults named Zayn are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 31.