Zainab

/ zay-NAB /
girlclassicmodernislamicfloral

“fragrant flower” — Arabic

#8532024 rank
2024peak year
6,684babies named Zainab since 1880
▲ +7%5-year trend

Zainab popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202418801920196020002024

What does Zainab mean?

A revered Arabic name borne by daughters and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad, traditionally linked to a fragrant flowering tree; some connect it to zayn, 'beauty'.

OriginArabic
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, modern

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