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Zain is a masculine name used in Arabic and Urdu. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Alternate transcription of Arabic زين (see Zayn), as well as the usual Urdu and Malay form." It ranked #567 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, alternate transcription of Arabic زين (see Zayn), as well as the usual Urdu and Malay form. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Urdu, Malay.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Zain ranked #567 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #567 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zain mean?
Behind the Name does not give Zain a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: alternate transcription of Arabic زين.
Is Zain a popular name?
Zain ranked #567 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Zain a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Zain appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zain — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
