Zaine is a distinctive and modern unisex given name, believed to have originated as a variant of Zephyrine, which itself derived from the Greek 'zephuros', meaning 'west wind'. The name gained popularity in recent times due to its unique sound and spelling, often chosen by parents seeking uncommon yet appealing names for their children. It is pronounced /ˈzaɪn/ in English.
Zaine experienced a notable rise in popularity between 2005 and 2008, with the number of births doubling from five to six during this period. However, there was a slight decrease thereafter, with only five births recorded in 2011. Overall, 16 babies were named Zaine across these three years.