Zay vs Hashem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,854
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hashem

Boy #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern Jordanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zay Rank #2,854
Hashem Rank #3,040

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 vs #3040 for Hashem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zay or Hashem more popular?

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 compared to Hashem at #3040 in the United States.

What do Zay and Hashem mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Hashem means "one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)" (Arabic origin).

Are Zay and Hashem boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Hashem is primarily a boy name.

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