Girl · #12,180 in 2026

Zaydi

Zaydism, also referred to as Fiver Shi'ism, or Al-Firqah An-Nājiyah is a branch of Shia Islam that emerged in the eighth century following Zayd ibn Ali's unsuccessful rebellion against the Umayyad Caliphate. Zaydism is one of the three main branches of Shi'ism, the other two being Twelverism and Ismailism.

Current Rank
#12,180
Peak Rank
#11,832 (2015)
Total Babies
42
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2007
First Year
2023
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#11832
Peak Rank
42
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zaydi

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

Zaydism, also referred to as Fiver Shi'ism, or Al-Firqah An-Nājiyah is a branch of Shia Islam that emerged in the eighth century following Zayd ibn Ali's unsuccessful rebellion against the Umayyad Caliphate. Zaydism is one of the three main branches of Shi'ism, the other two being Twelverism and Ismailism.

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Origin & history
Further information: Battle of Fakhkh and Alid revolt of 762–763

The Story of Zaydi

Zaydi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 8 Zaydis were born — ranking #11,832 that year. As of 2026, Zaydi ranks #12,180 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Zaydis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zaydi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zaydi 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 Zaydi

What does the name Zaydi mean?
Zaydism, also referred to as Fiver Shi'ism, or Al-Firqah An-Nājiyah is a branch of Shia Islam that emerged in the eighth century following Zayd ibn Ali's unsuccessful rebellion against the Umayyad Caliphate. Zaydism is one of the three main branches of Shi'ism, the other two being Twelverism and Ismailism.
How popular is Zaydi in 2026?
In 2026, Zaydi ranks #12,180 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Zaydi most popular?
Zaydi reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #11,832 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Zaydi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zaydi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Zaydi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaydi include Ellabelle, Kitra, Abrah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zaydi

Zaydi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Zaydi's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #11,832. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaydi'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.