Zaydan

Zaydan - A very unique male name

Zaydan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #3770. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zaydan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zaydan? 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 Zaydan. The baby boy name Zaydan was given to 26 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2232 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 56,396 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zaydan peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 2134.

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Zaydan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zaydan is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #1,184 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,103.

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 Zaydan is where you live.

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Zaydan origin and meaning

Arabic, elaborated form

Uncertain — an elaboration in the Zayd family, from Arabic zayd, 'increase, growth, abundance', with the fashionable -dan ending; the exact construction is modern

Zaydan appeared in 2011 alongside the broader -ayden/-aydan wave of names. Its root, Zayd, is a classic Arabic name borne by a companion of the Prophet, but Zaydan itself is a recent elaboration.

Origin uncertain

Zaydan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Zaydan

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

Zayden / Zaiden / Zaden / Zaidyn / Zidane / Zaedyn / Zidan / Zaxton / Zaeden / Zaidan /

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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 Zaydan

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 Zaydan 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 Zaydan?

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

ZAY-dan · /ˈzeɪdæn/
American families usually say ZAY-den, like Jayden; ZAY-dahn is also heard.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Zaidan — Transliteration closer to the Arabic form
• Zaiden — Respelling in the Jayden pattern, a separate established name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2011, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Zaydan blends a real Arabic root with the sound of the Jayden-era names. It is rare but has risen sharply since 2020.

Worth knowing

• Blends into the crowded -ayden name family (Jayden, Brayden, Zaiden)