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Zayaan

Boy name · 47 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zayaan: 47 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2021.

Zayaan is a name of Arabic origin, derived from "Zayn," meaning "beauty" or "grace," and is often associated with the idea of being adorned or splendid. It shares roots with the more common Zayn, famously borne by Zayn Malik, the former One Direction singer whose solo career has made the name globally recognisable. While no major places are directly named after a Zayaan, the related Zayn appears in place names such as Zayn al-Din in Iran. A notable variant is Zayyan, which carries the same meaning and is also used across South Asian and Muslim communities. In Scotland, Zayaan has seen a gentle rise in popularity since the 2010s, reflecting the country's growing multicultural naming landscape.