Will my child share the name Zahid with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Zahid per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zahid in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zahid becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zahid is declining: down 1,431 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #788 in 1997.

Is Zahid a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zahid is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zahid a popular baby name in the United States?

Zahid does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Zahid is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zahid in their class.

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About the Name Zahid

Zahid has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 847 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #788 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Zahid is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zahid in their class.