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Zayn is a masculine name used in Arabic. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘beauty, grace’ in Arabic. This was the name of a son of Husayn ibn Ali." It ranked #253 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘beauty, grace’ in Arabic. This was the name of a son of Husayn ibn Ali. The entry lists its usage as Arabic.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Zayn ranked #253 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 | #253 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayn mean?
Zayn means "beauty, grace", according to Behind the Name.
Is Zayn a popular name?
Zayn ranked #253 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Zayn a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Zayn appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zayn — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
