Zainab

A familiar Arabic name with steady appeal.

Girl's nameArabicRising fast
#853 24in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of Zaynab.

Zainab is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic Zaynab, the name of a fragrant flowering tree, possibly the sweet-smelling flower or ornamental tree. It was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter and wife, giving it immense significance in Islamic tradition.

Zainab is one of the most beloved names in the Muslim world, used from Morocco to Indonesia. In the United States, it has grown steadily within Muslim communities as a name that beautifully combines floral beauty with profound religious heritage.

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Popularity Over Time

Zainab climbed 417 spots in the last 20 years — from #1270 to #853.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zainab
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,465
2010s2,720
2000s1,699
1990s777
1980s265
1970s47
1950s12

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 19572024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zainab
YearBirthsRank
2024316#853
2023307#877
2022298#918
2021280#944
2020264#964
2019294#905
2018280#950
2017308#886
2016301#917
2015288#945
2014302#904
2013260#970
2012247#1030
2011219#1122
2010221#1119
2009212#1190
2008193#1294
2007171#1401
2006178#1323
2005168#1318

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19572024) · Methodology