Increasing or surplus; also a variant of Zaida
Zaide is primarily a variant of the Arabic name Zaida, meaning 'to increase' or 'surplus.' In a different cultural context, it is the Yiddish word for 'grandfather,' though it is rarely used as a formal given name in that tradition. As a feminine name, it gained some historical recognition through 18th-century opera and literature.
About 16 boys were named Zaide in 2025.
The title character of Mozart's unfinished opera · Zaide
Professional ice hockey player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
