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Zaid

Boy name · 39 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zaid: 39 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2025.

Zaid is an Arabic name meaning “increase” or “abundance,” rooted in the same source as Zayd. Its most famous bearer is Zaid ibn Harithah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the few figures named in the Quran. A notable variant, Zayed, is strongly associated with Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates. The name has no direct Scottish place connections, but it has become increasingly familiar in Scotland as part of the country’s multicultural naming landscape, reflecting the growing presence of families with Islamic heritage. Whether spelled Zaid or Zayd, it carries a sense of growth and prosperity—qualities that resonate with parents looking for a name with deep meaning and a strong historical legacy.