How Many People Are Named Zain?

Complete statistics for the name Zain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zain
Very Rare
Arabic

Zain means 'to increase' or 'to grow', making it a name full of promise. That's just 1 in 34,385 Americans who have this name, showing how rare it is among the 9,597 people living today. With its peak popularity in 2019, Zain is definitely a modern, rising name.

~497
Living in US
1 in 666,900
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To increase
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Ambitious Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,458
Worldwide Bearers
#3,232
Global Rank
🇱🇧 Lebanon
2,637
🇸🇬 Singapore
2,253
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,931
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,433
🇴🇲 Oman
1,421
🇮🇳 India
1,336
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1,259
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,229
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,197
🇨🇳 China
1,177

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,283 (97%)
♀ Female
314 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
9,107
Would be under 30 (94%)
605
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 9,712 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zain Through the Generations

Zain's journey through the generations shows a strong presence in recent years. Born in 2019, 550 babies were given this name, marking its highest point. Today, most Zains are under 30, with 9,107 individuals in that age bracket, indicating a name that's truly part of the younger generation. The trend continues to rise, with only 605 people aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, highlighting its status as a fresh, contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,178
Texas 1,037
New York 972
Illinois 588
New Jersey 442
Florida 429
Michigan 386
Virginia 377
Ohio 288
Pennsylvania 258

✨ Similar Names to Zain

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zain's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zain

How Many People Have the Name Zain?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 497 people in the United States currently share the name Zain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 666,900 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zain a Common or Rare Name?

Zain is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Zain Mean?

Zain means "to increase" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zain in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Zain Most Popular?

The name Zain reached peak popularity in 2019, with 550 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zain?

Approximately 497 people named Zain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 497. That works out to roughly 1 in 666,900 Americans.

Is Zain a rare name?

Zain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 666,900 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zain mean?

Zain means "to increase" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zain more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Zain are male and 3% are female.

When was Zain most popular?

Zain peaked in 2019 with 550 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US497
All-Time Births497
1 in X1 in 666,900
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2019
World Rank#3,232
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.