Abundance, growth, or increase
Derived from the Arabic root z-y-d, this name signifies one who brings growth or surplus. It is a variant of the more common Ziyad and has been used historically in the Arab world to denote prosperity and progress.
Less common today
Zyad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,908 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Lebanese composer and playwright
Academy Award-nominated Lebanese cinematographer and director
Former Tunisian professional footballer
