Zaid

Meaning of Zaid

It means "abundance" or "growth." It can also mean "to increase."

Zaid has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zaid

Zaid has cooled off, slipping to #677 in 2025, down from a peak of #581 in 2018.

Notable people named Zaid

• Zaid ibn Harithah
  Companion of Prophet Muhammad
• Zaid Shakir
  American Muslim scholar
• Zaid Al-Hilli
  Iraqi-British mechanical engineer
• Zaid Mohseni
  Afghan journalist and director
• Zaid Fawzi
  Iraqi football player

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Questions about the name Zaid

What does the name Zaid mean?

Zaid means it means "abundance" or "growth." it can also mean "to increase.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zaid a boy's or a girl's name?

Zaid is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zaid?

In 2025, Zaid ranked #677 for boys, down from #662 the year before.

When was Zaid most popular?

Zaid peaked at #581 in 2018.