boy's name
Zidan
zee-DAHN (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,518
England and Wales
#674
2025 births
Zidan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 31 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2017, when 78 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 9,758 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Zidan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 394 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 331 |
How Popular Is Zidan?
In 2025, Zidan was given to 54 babies in England and Wales, ranking #674 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Zidan 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 Zidan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zidan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zidan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zidan
- Arabic zee-DAHN
Sibling Names for Zidan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zidan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zidan
How popular is the name Zidan?
In 2025, Zidan was given to 54 babies in England and Wales, ranking #674 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Zidan a girl's or a boy's name?
Zidan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zidan?
Zidan has 2 syllables.
When was Zidan most popular?
Zidan peaked in 2017, when 78 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Zidan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zidan currently ranks #674 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.