Zayn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zayn is an Arabic name meaning beauty or grace. It has evolved through forms like Zain and Zayne. The name has gained contemporary popularity thanks to notable figures, particularly in music. It carries a positive image and is seen as modern, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Zayn is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zayn has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zayn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9366th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2600th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 367th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11981st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zayn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zayn"
Pronunciation
/zeɪn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Zayn is derived from the Arabic word 'zayn', which means 'beauty' or 'grace'.
Meaning
beauty, grace
Language Evolution
Zayn, Zain, Zayne
Historical Usage
The name Zayn has gained popularity in recent years, particularly with the rise of the singer Zayn Malik, who brought it into mainstream Western culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Zain, Zayne, Zay
Modern Popularity & Image
Zayn is perceived as a modern, trendy name often associated with talent and charisma, largely influenced by pop culture.
Famous People
Zayn Malik, Zayn al-Abidin
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zayn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zayn"
"Zayn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9366th of 16616 | 39 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2600th of 24088 | 670 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 367th of 23106 | 11,023 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 29526th of 35406 | 11 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11981st of 30306 | 87 |
Regional Popularity of "Zayn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.23% 2210th/4582 |
56.41% 2913th/5164 |
41.16% 3010th/7313 |
30.81% 2299th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
9.39% 374th/3984 |
6.00% 269th/4487 |
5.83% 398th/6822 |
5.99% 376th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zayn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zayn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zayn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.