Hamzah vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamzah

Boy #2,940 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion, strong and steadfast"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani South Asian African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,940
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,946
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hamzah Rank #2,940
Zai Rank #3,946

Hamzah is more popular, ranked #2940 vs #3946 for Zai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamzah or Zai more popular?

Hamzah is more popular, ranked #2940 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Hamzah and Zai mean?

Hamzah means "lion, strong and steadfast" (Arabic origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Hamzah and Zai boy or girl names?

Hamzah is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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