Zayn

Meaning of Zayn

It means 'beauty,' 'grace,' or 'excellence.' It can also mean 'adornment'.

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

Popularity of Zayn

Zayn has held fairly steady, sitting around #253 in 2025 after peaking at #246 in 2023.

Notable people named Zayn

• Zayn Malik
  Singer, former One Direction member
• Zayn Javadd Malik
  British singer and songwriter
• Zayn Saeedy
  Afghan actor and model
• Zayn al-Abidin
  Fourth Shia Imam
• Zayn Siddique
  Indian politician

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Questions about the name Zayn

What does the name Zayn mean?

Zayn means it means 'beauty,' 'grace,' or 'excellence.' it can also mean 'adornment', and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Zayn?

In 2025, Zayn ranked #253 for boys, down from #249 the year before.

When was Zayn most popular?

Zayn peaked at #246 in 2023.