Zunaisha
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 70 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Zunaisha hit its peak of 24 births in 2022, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Zunaisha has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Zunaisha ranks #7222 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Zunaisha is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a creative elaboration of Zunairah, meaning 'small flower' or 'a plant that grows in rocky ground.' Zunairah bint Qays was an early Muslim martyr, celebrated in Islamic tradition for her unwavering faith under persecution.
Zunaisha carries the gentle floral imagery of its Arabic root alongside the quiet heroism of the early Muslim whose name it echoes — a name of delicate beauty and profound spiritual courage combined.
EtymologyShow more
Zunaisha is built from 8 letters and three syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Zunaisha creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zunaisha has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 70 | #7160 | — |
The Story of Zunaisha
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Zunaisha is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Zunaisha are most likely born between 2021 and 2024.
How rare is Zunaisha?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Zunaisha — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 70 births that decade.
Zunaisha by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2021–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #7222 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6400 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5459 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9557 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zunaisha a boy's or girl's name?
When was Zunaisha most popular?
How popular is the name Zunaisha?
Explore More
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2024