Zayn

Zayn - A very unique male name

Zayn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1999 on position #3761. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zayn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zayn? 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 Zayn. The baby boy name Zayn was given to 1,350 baby boys in 2025, ranking #254 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,086 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zayn peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 248.

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Zayn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zayn is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #146 - and is the least popular in Oklahoma at position #697.

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 Zayn is where you live.

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Zayn origin and meaning

Arabic, in a spelling popularized by Zayn Malik

"Beauty, grace" — Arabic zayn, beauty and adornment

Zayn is the Arabic name Zain — a word for beauty and grace — in the spelling that Zayn Malik, born Zain, adopted on stage and carried worldwide. The name entered American data in 1999 and has risen with his fame to near its 2024 peak.

Attested etymology

Zayn is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

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

Similar to Zayn

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

Zane / Zion / Zayne / Zain / Zyon / Zayan / Zen / Zyan / Zaine / Zyion /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zayn

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 Zayn 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 Zayn?

1 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

ZAYN · /zeɪn/

Around the world

• Zain (Arabic) — The standard transliteration of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Zain — The standard transliteration
• Zaine — A spelling variant
• Zayne — A spelling variant with a final e

Nicknames: Zay

Famous bearers

• Zayn Malik — Singer, first with One Direction and then solo; born Zain Malik, he is famous under the Zayn spelling (b. 1993) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Zayn for its sleek, single-syllable style — an Arabic classic with pop-star shine and a meaning of grace.

Worth knowing

• The Zayn spelling is the stage spelling; Zain is the name's standard transliteration, and families divide between authenticity and the famous form.
• Zayn Malik is effectively the name in the West — a strong single association.