Boy · #2,771 in 2026

Zayaan

Name: Popularity of the name Zayaan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zayaan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,771

Peak Rank

#2,391 (2019)

Total Babies

660

5-Yr Trend

+7%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#2391

Peak Rank

660

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zayaan

Zayaan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 56 Zayaans were born — ranking #2,394 that year. As of 2026, Zayaan ranks #2,771 for baby boys with 47 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 660 Zayaans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Zayaan

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

Zion
Xeon
Zeon
Zwaan
Zwan
Zine
Xian
Xon
Zein
Zoan
Zayin
Zhan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zayaan

What does the name Zayaan mean?

Zayaan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zayaan in 2026?

In 2026, Zayaan ranks #2,771 among boys' names in the U.S., with 47 babies given the name that year.

When was Zayaan most popular?

Zayaan reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #2,391 that year with 56 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zayaan most popular?

Zayaan has historically been most popular in Virginia, New Jersey, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zayaan.

Is Zayaan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zayaan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Zayaan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zayaan include Linsey, Brand, Arn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zayaan

Zayaan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 660 births in the dataset. Zayaan's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #2,391. Use the chart and map above to compare Zayaan'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.