Ziad
Boy name · #2905 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
In 2025, 43 baby boys were named Ziad, placing it at #2905 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3149, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 41,860 boys born in 2025 was named Ziad.
Babies named Ziad per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 51-year story
Ziad first appears in the Social Security records in 1974, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 44 boys were named Ziad — good for #2808 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ziad against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ziad in class?
Ziad scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Ziad will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ziad is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ziad is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ziads were CA (6), FL (5), MA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ziad
Statistically, parents drawn to Ziad tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ziyad, Murad, Ahad, Emad, and Asad.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ziad | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2884 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3896 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4220 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3278 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3651 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2846 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2808 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2796 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3518 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3161 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3149 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3090 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3582 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3714 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3364 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3531 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3476 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4540 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4011 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4105 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2902 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4129 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3732 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4703 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2562 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ziad a popular boy name?
Ziad ranked #2905 among boys in 2025 with 43 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3149.
When was the name Ziad most popular?
Ziad peaked in 2019, when 44 American boys received the name (ranked #2808 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ziad?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 41,860 newborn American boys was named Ziad. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.