The nameZeinab
Zeinab is a form of Zaynab, a name of the Prophet's family.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Zaynab is often linked to a fragrant desert tree. Its exact meaning is debated.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Zaynab was the name of a daughter and a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad. In England and Wales Zeinab was 1031st in 1996.
Popularity of the name Zeinab
Zeinab in the United States
Zeinab was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 417 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Zeinab. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Zeinab in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 24 births a year.
Zeinab in France
Zeinab was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 290 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Zeinab. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Zeinab 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: 49 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Zeinab
Names from the same generation as Zeinab, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zeinab mean?
Zaynab is often linked to a fragrant desert tree. Its exact meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Zeinab?
Arabic.
Is Zeinab a girl's or a boy's name?
Zeinab is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Zeinab?
In 2024, Zeinab was the 5005th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 26 births.
What are the variants of the name Zeinab?
Variants and related names of Zeinab include Zainab and Zeynab.
What are good sibling names for Zeinab?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jennah, Nisa, Hajar and Amel for a sister, Nadir, Rashid, Tarik and Mehdi for a brother.