Zayne
Boy name · 53 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Zayne: 53 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2014.
Zayne is a modern spelling variant with two main roots—most commonly for English speakers it's a twist on Zane, an English surname that evolved from John, meaning "God is gracious" (from Hebrew Yochanan). It also draws from the Arabic name Zayn or Zain, meaning "beauty" or "grace," giving it a stylish, global appeal. The name shares its heritage with singer Zayn Malik (formerly of One Direction) and with the surname of celebrated Western author Zane Grey. While no place is directly named after Zayne, the Zane family name inspired Zanesville, Ohio. In Scotland, Zayne has seen modest but steady use since the 1990s, fitting a wider trend for names ending in "-ayne" that feel fresh yet familiar.
Boy 11 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20147 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4417 babies
- Total births
- 53since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 8%vs prior 5y