Zayd
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Zayd is an Arabic name from the root z-y-d meaning “growth” or “increase.” It is the standard transliteration of the Prophet Muhammad’s adopted son’s name, Zayd ibn Harithah.
Zayd ibn Harithah holds a unique position in Islamic history: he is the only Companion of the Prophet named directly in the Quran (Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:37), giving the name profound religious significance.
Zayd is at its all-time SSA peak: No. 684 in 2024 with 395 births. It is closely related to Zaid (No. 662) in the same batch, with both charting simultaneously.
What the name Zayd means
The spelling Zayd is considered the more accurate transliteration of the Arabic, while Zaid is a more phonetic English rendering. Both refer to the same name and the same historical figure.
One syllable—ZAYD—is clean and strong, identical in sound to Zaid. The final consonant closes it decisively without harshness.
Parents who choose Zayd over Zaid often prefer the more technically accurate transliteration of the Arabic, while those who choose Zaid favor the simplified English phonetics.
The simultaneous charting of both Zaid and Zayd reflects the diversity of transliteration preferences among Muslim American families registering the same underlying Arabic name.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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