Zeyad

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Pronounced zee-YAHD /ziˈjɑd/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Ziyad — from Arabic ziyada, 'growth, increase, abundance'Medium

In 30 seconds: Growth and abundance: Zeyad is Arabic for 'increase, abundance'. Strong, hopeful, and warm (a classic across the Arab world).

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningSpelling of Ziyad — from Arabic ziyada, 'growth, increase, abundance'

U.S. rank (2025)#5205 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 544

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

Zeyad is a spelling of Ziyad — from Arabic ziyada, 'growth, increase, abundance'. A strong, hopeful classic across the Arab world; the spelling reflects regional pronunciation.

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

Did you know? Ziyad means 'growth, increase, abundance' in Arabic — a classic name (the early commander Ziyad ibn Abihi); Zeyad is a soft spelling, strong and hopeful.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Ziyad — etymology

Variations

ZiyadZiadZiyaad

Nicknames

Zey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeyad mean?

Zeyad spells Ziyad — Arabic 'growth, increase, abundance'.

How do you pronounce Zeyad?

It's said zee-YAHD /ziˈjɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zeyad a boy or girl name?

Zeyad is a boy's name.

How popular is Zeyad?

Zeyad is a rare name in the U.S.