Boy · #2,731 in 2026

Zahid

Zahid is a male given name and family name or surname particularly popular in several Middle Eastern and Asian countries. It has its roots in the Arabic language. In Arabic, there are a few variations based on the exact pronunciation of the name thus having different meanings. One of the meanings of Zahid in Arabic is Altruistic.

Current Rank
#2,731
Peak Rank
#2,242 (2022)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+13%
1978
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#2242
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
45
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zahid

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zahid is a male given name and family name or surname particularly popular in several Middle Eastern and Asian countries. It has its roots in the Arabic language. In Arabic, there are a few variations based on the exact pronunciation of the name thus having different meanings. One of the meanings of Zahid in Arabic is Altruistic.

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The Story of Zahid

Zahid first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 64 Zahids were born — ranking #2,242 that year. As of 2026, Zahid ranks #2,731 for baby boys with 48 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 1K Zahids have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zahid

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zahid is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zahid

What does the name Zahid mean?
Zahid is a male given name and family name or surname particularly popular in several Middle Eastern and Asian countries. It has its roots in the Arabic language. In Arabic, there are a few variations based on the exact pronunciation of the name thus having different meanings. One of the meanings of Zahid in Arabic is Altruistic.
How popular is Zahid in 2026?
In 2026, Zahid ranks #2,731 among boys' names in the U.S., with 48 babies given the name that year.
When was Zahid most popular?
Zahid reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,242 that year with 64 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zahid most popular?
Zahid has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Arizona, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zahid.
Is Zahid a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zahid is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zahid?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zahid include Starr, Thomos, Horst. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zahid

Zahid is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Zahid's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,242. Use the chart and map above to compare Zahid's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.