Ziad
Boy name · #2905 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ziad? In official American birth records, Ziad has been tracked continuously since 1974, giving it 51 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ziad is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Ziad is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Ziad?
In official American birth records, the name Ziad first appeared in 1974 (over 51 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 51 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.