Zainab Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zainab is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zainab?
Zainab is spelled Z-A-I-N-A-B. The name has 6 letters.
Zainab at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Zainab is derived from Arabic roots commonly associated with the meaning “father”s precious jewel' or “fragrant flower in the desert.”
- Origin
- The name Zainab is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and Islamic tradition.
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-nab · 2 syllables
Zainab Popularity in 2025
Rank#807
Recorded Births338
- Girls usage rose 41 places to #807 and recorded 19 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Zainab Mean?
Zainab is derived from Arabic roots commonly associated with the meaning “father”s precious jewel' or “fragrant flower in the desert.”
Origin: The name Zainab is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and Islamic tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Zainab?
PronunciationZAY-nab
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Zainab?
- History
- Historical references to the name Zainab appear in early Islamic texts, where it was borne by notable female figures.
Zainab Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 338 | #807 |
| 2024 | Girls | 319 | #848 |
| 2023 | Girls | 307 | #876 |
| 2022 | Girls | 298 | #918 |
| 2021 | Girls | 280 | #942 |
| 2020 | Girls | 264 | #964 |
| 2019 | Girls | 294 | #904 |
| 2018 | Girls | 280 | #948 |
| 2017 | Girls | 308 | #883 |
| 2016 | Girls | 301 | #915 |
| 2015 | Girls | 288 | #941 |
| 2014 | Girls | 302 | #898 |
| 2013 | Girls | 260 | #968 |
| 2012 | Girls | 247 | #1,026 |
| 2011 | Girls | 219 | #1,120 |
| 2010 | Girls | 221 | #1,115 |
| 2009 | Girls | 212 | #1,184 |
| 2008 | Girls | 193 | #1,286 |
| 2007 | Girls | 171 | #1,396 |
| 2006 | Girls | 178 | #1,314 |
| 2005 | Girls | 168 | #1,314 |
| 2004 | Girls | 170 | #1,264 |
| 2003 | Girls | 154 | #1,328 |
| 2002 | Girls | 146 | #1,328 |
When Was Zainab Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
338 recorded births
National rank #807
2024 · Girls
319 recorded births
National rank #848
2017 · Girls
308 recorded births
National rank #883
2023 · Girls
307 recorded births
National rank #876
Where Zainab Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #272 | 33 |
| NY | #334 | 50 |
| IL | #337 | 31 |
| MN | #502 | 10 |
| MD | #511 | 10 |
| VA | #541 | 14 |
| WA | #617 | 10 |
| NJ | #667 | 11 |