Home βΊ Baby Names Directory βΊ Ziyad
Ziyad
Pronounced zee-YAHD /ziΛjΙd/High
Meaning: Growth, increase, abundance; from the Arabic root z-y-d, 'to increase'High
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Ziyad derives from the Arabic root z-y-d, 'to increase' β 'growth, abundance' β sibling to Zayd and Zaid, names cherished since Islam's first generation. History's most famous bearer may be Tariq ibn Ziyad, the commander whose 711 landing named Gibraltar (Jabal Tariq, 'Tariq's mountain').
The name remains standard across the Arab world and South Asia; in the U.S. it is rare, crisp, and easily said. Its meaning makes it a quiet blessing repeated at every introduction.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Ziyadβ¦
Explore names like Ziyad
Frequently Asked
What does the name Ziyad mean?
Ziyad is Arabic for 'growth, increase, abundance', from the root z-y-d, 'to increase'.
How do you pronounce Ziyad?
It's said zee-YAHD /ziΛjΙd/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Ziyad a boy or girl name?
Ziyad is a boy's name.
How popular is Ziyad?
Ziyad is a rare name in the U.S. and standard across the Arab world.