Zain is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zain in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
US Rank #555
About the Name Zain
Zain has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 5657 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #137 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Zain is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #555, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zain
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Zain per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zain in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Zain has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 5657 places in the last five years. Its peak was #137 in 2011. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Zain is more popular in the US (#555) than in the UK (#5892). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Zain include: Mohd Sharim Md Zain — Mohd Sharim bin Md Zain is a Malaysian politician and currently serves as member of State Assembly for Chini.; Zain Abbas (Hong Kong cricketer) — Zain Abbas is a Pakistani-born cricketer who has played one One Day International for Hong Kong.; Mirghani Al Zain — Mirghani Al Zain is a retired football player and the current coach of Qatar Stars League club Al-Sailiya SC..
Zain ranks #555 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Zain (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 5657 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zain
Likely around 1 other Zain in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Zain
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Zain Abbas is a Pakistani-born cricketer who has played one One Day International for Hong Kong. In his debut and only ODI game for Hong Kong in the 2008 Asia Cup, against Pakistan, Zain's 26 was the highest individual score for the Hong Kong team before he had to be retire hurt.
Mirghani Al Zain is a retired football player and the current coach of Qatar Stars League club Al-Sailiya SC. Mirghani is the record-holder for the oldest player to play in the QSL at age 41.
Siti Roziana Zain is a Malaysian pop singer and actress. Her music career began in the early '90s with her signature single, "Madah Berhelah" followed by hits like "Terlerai Kasih", "Setia Ku Di Sini" and "Puncak Kasih".
Zain-ud-Din Khan known as Zain Khan Sirhindi was the Mughal Faujdar of Sirhind, a serviceman of Shah Alam II, and an ally of Najib-ud-Daula and Ahmad Shah Durrani. Zain Khan Sirhindi fought during the Third Battle of Panipat and strengthened Mughal rule in the region.
Kamarol Ridzuan bin Mohd Zain is a Malaysian politician who served as Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Paroi since August 2023. He is a member of Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), a component party of Perikatan Nasional (PN) formerly Gagasan Sejahtera (GS) and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalitions.