Zahid

Zahid - A very unique male name

Zahid appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #3580. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zahid and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zahid? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zahid. The baby boy name Zahid was given to 21 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2417 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 69,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zahid peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 1927.

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Zahid is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zahid is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,476 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,758.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zahid is where you live.

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Zahid origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic zahid, 'ascetic, devout, one who renounces worldly things'

Zahid is a traditional Muslim name expressing piety and self-discipline. US use since 1997 is a small heritage stream, peaking in 2022.

Attested etymology

Zahid is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Zahid, pop culture references for the name Zahid and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zahid

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zahid, sorted by popularity.

Zaid / Zayd / Zade / Zeth / Ziyad / Ziad / Zayde / Zayed / Zeyad / Zed /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Zahid

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zahid a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zahid?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ZAH-hid · /ˈzɑhɪd/

Around the world

• Zahid (Arabic) — The original Arabic form, written Zahid in Latin letters
• Zahit (Turkish) — The Turkish form

Spellings and nicknames

• Zahit — Turkish spelling variant

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1997, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A name with a serious, devotional meaning — chosen by families who value its religious character.

Worth knowing

• Unfamiliar to most Americans; the h is often dropped in pronunciation