Unisex · #7,224 in 2026

Zaide

Current Rank
#7,224
Peak Rank
#4,820 (2011)
Total Babies
192
5-Yr Trend
+6%
👧 Girl peak #7,406 (105 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,820 (192 total)
👦As Boy Name
1999
First Year
2024
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#4820
Peak Rank
192
Total Count
21
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1998
First Year
2020
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#7406
Peak Rank
105
Total Count
16
Years Active

The Story of Zaide

As a girl name

Zaide first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 17 Zaides were born — ranking #7,406 that year. As of 2026, Zaide ranks #15,082 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 105 Zaides have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Zaide first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1999, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 19 Zaides were born — ranking #4,820 that year. As of 2026, Zaide ranks #7,224 for boys with 11 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 192 Zaides have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Zaide

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaide

What does the name Zaide mean?
Zaide is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zaide in 2026?
In 2026, Zaide ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Zaide most popular?
Zaide reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #4,820 that year with 19 babies given the name.
Is Zaide a unisex name?
Yes — Zaide is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 35% of Zaides assigned female and 65% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Zaide?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaide include Kallin, Keelyn, Elye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaide

Zaide is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 192 births in the dataset. Zaide's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #4,820. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaide'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.