boy's name
Zayaan
zay-AHN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 2,802
England and Wales
#255
2025 births
Zayaan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 64 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 180 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 2,927 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Zayaan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 787 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 947 |
How Popular Is Zayaan?
In 2025, Zayaan was given to 180 babies in England and Wales, ranking #255 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Zayaan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zayaan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zayaan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zayaan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zayaan
- English zay-AHN
2 nicknames for Zayaan
Each one is a name in its own right — the figure underneath is how it is doing today, so you can see which short forms are rising and which have faded.
Sibling Names for Zayaan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zayaan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zayaan
How popular is the name Zayaan?
In 2025, Zayaan was given to 180 babies in England and Wales, ranking #255 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Zayaan a girl's or a boy's name?
Zayaan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zayaan?
Zayaan has 2 syllables.
When was Zayaan most popular?
Zayaan peaked in 2025, when 180 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
What are the nicknames for Zayaan?
Zayaan is usually shortened to Zayn and Zay.
Is Zayaan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zayaan currently ranks #255 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.