Growth, abundance, or increase
Ziyad is a traditional Arabic name derived from the root 'zada', which means to increase or to grow. It historically conveys a sense of prosperity and the potential for great achievement. It has been a popular choice in the Muslim world for centuries due to its positive and aspirational connotations.
Less common today
Ziyad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,292 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
7th-century Muslim general and administrator
Influential Lebanese composer and playwright
Academy Award-nominated Lebanese cinematographer and director
Tunisian former professional footballer
