Zain
Boy name · 319 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Zain: 319 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 17 births in 2009.
Rooted in Arabic, Zain (also spelled Zayn) means "beauty" or "grace," and appears in the Quran as a name for a tree in paradise, lending it a spiritual elegance. It gained global fame through One Direction singer Zayn Malik, whose solo career brought the name into the pop culture spotlight, and it also belongs to Zain Verjee, a respected CNN journalist. The variant Zayne is occasionally used, while the cognate Zayn is more common in Scotland's naming records. Interestingly, the name shares its root with the Arabic word for "good" and has seen a steady rise in Scotland since the 1990s, reflecting a broader embrace of multicultural names. Today, it remains a stylish, internationally-minded choice with a simple, strong sound.
Boy 34 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200917 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3679 babies
- Total births
- 319since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 6%vs prior 5y