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Zahid

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Pronounced ZA-heed /ˈzaː.hid/Medium

Meaning: Pious, devoutMedium

In 30 seconds: Zahid is an Arabic boy's name meaning 'pious, devout'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningPious, devout
U.S. rank (2025)#3180 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,124

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202219782025

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

Zahid comes from Arabic and means 'pious' or 'devout', describing someone given to faith and restraint. It is an established Arabic given name carrying that quality directly in its meaning.

The name is spoken in two syllables, ZAH-hid, clean and direct. Its devotional sense places it among Arabic names chosen to express religious character.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zahid is 'pious, devout', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Zahid β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (1953-)
    Malaysian politician and Deputy Prime Minister, commonly known as Zahid Hamidi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zahid mean?

Zahid is usually explained as meaning 'pious, devout' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Zahid?

It's commonly said ZA-heed /ˈzaː.hid/.

Is Zahid a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zahid is used as a boy name.

How popular is Zahid?

In 2024, Zahid ranked #2779 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.

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