Zayyan
Every Zayyan since 2010 — 472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zayyan
Zayyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,312 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2010, 472 American babies have been named Zayyan. Its peak came in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zayyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zayyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,312 |
| 2024 | 54 | #2,525 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2,847 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,277 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,818 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,416 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2,807 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,791 |
| 2017 | 45 | #2,754 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,058 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,980 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,262 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,647 |
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| 2010 | 5 | #14,242 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zayyan in 2025?
Zayyan ranked #3,312 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zayyan?
472 babies have been named Zayyan in the United States since 2010, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zayyan most popular?
Zayyan peaked in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Zayyan a boy or girl name?
Zayyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zayyan rising or falling?
Zayyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.