Zane

Zane is a unisex name of German origin meaning “beautiful.” In 2024 it was given to 1,105 babies in the United States.

Zane at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
German
Meaning
“beautiful”
Pronunciation
/zeɪn/
Also spelled
Gianni

About the name Zane

Zane belongs to the German tradition. Its meaning — “beautiful” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Gianni.

In the United States, Zane first appears in Social Security records in 1914 and has been given to 56,155 babies since 1880, including 1,105 in 2024.

Zane in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Babies named Zane in 2024
1,105
Total since 1880
56,155

Zane in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Zane in 2025
124
Total since 1996
2,977

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zane mean?

Zane means “beautiful” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Zane a boy or girl name?

Zane is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,105 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zane?

Zane comes from the German tradition. It is also spelled Gianni.

How popular is the name Zane?

Zane is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1914 and has been given to 56,155 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Zane?

Zane is pronounced /zeɪn/ (IPA).

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