Zayn

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Pronounced ZAYN /ˈzeɪn/High

Meaning: From Arabic zayn, 'beauty; grace; adornment' — a long-established masculine name (as in Zayn al-Abidin). Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys.Medium

In 30 seconds: One clean beat: Zayn is Arabic for 'beauty; grace' (said 'ZAYN'). It is far more often a boy's name, and we note the lean.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic zayn, 'beauty; grace; adornment' — a long-established masculine name (as in Zayn al-Abidin). Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys.

U.S. rank (2024)#13403 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 98

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

Zayn comes from Arabic zayn, 'beauty; grace; adornment,' and has centuries of use as a masculine name across the Arabic-speaking world. Its worldwide profile rose with singer Zayn Malik. As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a sleek one-syllable pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'ZAYN').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against much heavier boys' use. Rare, short, and striking.

Did you know? Zayn carries the Arabic sense 'beauty; grace' and became globally familiar through singer Zayn Malik — a boys' name at heart, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'ZAYN').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zayn — Arabic 'beauty; grace'; strongly boy-leaning

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zayn mean?

Zayn is Arabic for 'beauty; grace; adornment.'

How do you pronounce Zayn?

It's said ZAYN /ˈzeɪn/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'rain.'

Is Zayn a boy or girl name?

Zayn is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Zayn?

Zayn is rare for girls in the U.S. and much more common for boys.