Unisex · #2,897 in 2026

Zayde

Current Rank
#2,897
Peak Rank
#2,665 (2024)
Total Babies
545
5-Yr Trend
+36%
👧 Girl peak #11,351 (43 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,665 (545 total)
👦As Boy Name
2002
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#2665
Peak Rank
545
Total Count
23
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2008
First Year
2022
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#11351
Peak Rank
43
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Zayde

As a girl name

Zayde first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2008, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 8 Zaydes were born — ranking #11,351 that year. As of 2026, Zayde ranks #15,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Zaydes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Zayde first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 49 Zaydes were born — ranking #2,665 that year. As of 2026, Zayde ranks #2,897 for boys with 44 births, rising sharply (+36% over the past five years). In total, more than 545 Zaydes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Zayde

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zayde 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 Zayde

What does the name Zayde mean?
Zayde is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zayde in 2026?
In 2026, Zayde ranks #2,897 among boys' names in the U.S., with 44 babies given the name that year.
When was Zayde most popular?
Zayde reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #2,665 that year with 49 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zayde most popular?
Zayde has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zayde.
Is Zayde a unisex name?
Yes — Zayde is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Zaydes assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Zayde?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zayde include Singleton, Monico, Acel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zayde

Zayde is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 545 births in the dataset. Zayde's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #2,665. Use the chart and map above to compare Zayde'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.