Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Zaineb since 1991
Babies named Zaineb per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Zaineb first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991 and has since maintained a stable, low-frequency presence. Its peak year came in 2000, after which usage has remained relatively steady, with no strong upward or downward trajectory. The name is far from common, given at a rate of roughly 1 in 321,453 births in the latest year. As a transliteration of the classical Arabic name Zaynab, it carries deep roots in Islamic tradition. Its light, floral meaning and elegant sound make it a distinctive choice within Arabic-speaking communities and beyond.
Zaineb is an alternative transliteration of Zaynab (زينب), a classical Arabic name meaning 'fragrant flower' or 'ornament of the father.' It has been borne by several prominent women in early Islamic history, including a daughter and a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The name spread throughout the Muslim world and remains widely used in Arabic-speaking and North African communities.
“Zaineb” around the world
Where Zaineb lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zain, Zay
Sibling names for Zaineb
Names that share Zaineb's style, for a brother or sister.
