Zidan

Zidan - A very unique male name

Zidan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #4420. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zidan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zidan? 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 Zidan. The baby boy name Zidan was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3517 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zidan peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 2219.

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Zidan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zidan is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,572 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,572.

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 Zidan is where you live.

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Zidan origin and meaning

Multiple origins

Uncertain — most often an Arabic name related to Zayd, 'increase, abundance', but the same spelling is also a South Slavic name; US use does not separate the sources

Zidan has appeared since 2008 and peaked in 2024. In Muslim families it connects to the Arabic Zayd family of names; it also exists independently in the Balkans. Footballer Zinedine Zidane carries a different name as a given name and Zidane as a surname, so he is an association only, not a bearer here.

Origin uncertain

Zidan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Zidan

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

Zayden / Zaiden / Zaden / Zaidyn / Zidane / Zaydan / Zaedyn / 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.

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 Zidan

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 Zidan 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 Zidan?

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

zee-DAHN · /ziˈdɑn/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Zidane — Related form, also a famous surname
• Zayd — Arabic root name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2008, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Zidan is sleek and international, with a strong z and a rising recent profile.

Worth knowing

• The Zidane surname association is unavoidable in football conversation, and the name's origin differs by family.