The nameZayneb
Zayneb is a form of Zaynab, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Zaynab, its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the name of a sweet-smelling tree.
Origin
Arabic. Zaynab is the name of a daughter and a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
First found in France in the late 1980s, Zayneb rose in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, notably in Île-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Popularity of the name Zayneb
Zayneb in France
Zayneb was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 960 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Zayneb. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Zayneb in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 121 births a year on average, against 105 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayneb mean?
Like Zaynab, its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the name of a sweet-smelling tree.
What is the origin of the name Zayneb?
Arabic. Zaynab is the name of a daughter and a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Zayneb a girl's or a boy's name?
Zayneb is a girl's name.