Layth vs Zayaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layth

Boy #2,316 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Jordanian Syrian Iraqi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,316
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Laie, Laykins

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zayaan

Boy #2,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Urdu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,507
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Layth Rank #2,316
Zayaan Rank #2,507

Layth is more popular, ranked #2316 vs #2507 for Zayaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layth ___

  • Layth Mahmoud
  • Layth Omar
  • Layth Tariq
  • Layth Hassan
  • Layth Khalil
  • Layth Ziad

Zayaan ___

  • Zayaan Ali
  • Zayaan Hassan
  • Zayaan Rafi
  • Zayaan Tariq
  • Zayaan Omar
  • Zayaan Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layth

Tariq Ziad Rania Lina Sana

If you choose Zayaan

Layla Zara Rayan Nour Farrukh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layth or Zayaan more popular?

Layth is more popular, ranked #2316 compared to Zayaan at #2507 in the United States.

What do Layth and Zayaan mean?

Layth means "lion" (Arabic origin). Zayaan means "beautiful, graceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Layth and Zayaan boy or girl names?

Layth is primarily a boy name. Zayaan is primarily a boy name.

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