Hamza vs Zayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zayne

Boy #447 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beauty, adornment, grace"

Origin: Arabic (zayn)

Cultural Roots

Arabic American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#447
Total SSA Count
703
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zaie, Zaykins

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hamza Rank #527
Zayne Rank #447

Zayne is more popular, ranked #447 vs #527 for Hamza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamza ___

  • Hamza Ali
  • Hamza Omar
  • Hamza Yusuf
  • Hamza Ibrahim
  • Hamza Khalid
  • Hamza Bilal

Zayne ___

  • Zayne James
  • Zayne Alexander
  • Zayne Xavier
  • Zayne Malik
  • Zayne Joseph
  • Zayne Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamza

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Maryam

If you choose Zayne

Zara Zia Kai Luca Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamza or Zayne more popular?

Zayne is more popular, ranked #447 compared to Hamza at #527 in the United States.

What do Hamza and Zayne mean?

Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin). Zayne means "beauty, adornment, grace" (Arabic (zayn) origin).

Are Hamza and Zayne boy or girl names?

Hamza is primarily a boy name. Zayne is primarily a boy name.

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