Yazid

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Pronounced yah-ZEED /jɑˈzid/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic yazid, 'he increases, he grows; growth, abundance'Medium

In 30 seconds: He grows and increases: Yazid is Arabic for 'he increases; growth, abundance'. Strong, hopeful, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic yazid, 'he increases, he grows; growth, abundance'

U.S. rank (2025)#4044 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 407

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yazid comes from Arabic yazid, 'he increases, he grows; growth, abundance'. A strong, hopeful name across the Arab world, it wishes increase and prosperity.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, he-increases at the root, and hopeful.

Did you know? Yazid means 'he increases, he grows; growth, abundance' in Arabic — a strong, hopeful name (an ancient Arabian name).

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Yazid — etymology

Variations

YazeedYazyd

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yazid mean?

Yazid is Arabic for 'he increases, he grows; growth, abundance'.

How do you pronounce Yazid?

It's said yah-ZEED /jɑˈzid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yazid a boy or girl name?

Yazid is a boy's name.

How popular is Yazid?

Yazid is a rare name in the U.S.