Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Zareen since 1979
Babies named Zareen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Zareen is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1979 and enjoying a small peak in 2016. Its rank of 7,491 in 2025 and an incidence of about 1 in 114,805 births place it among the most uncommon names. The name's etymology is debated, with possible Persian (zarin, 'golden') and Arabic (Zahra) origins, giving it a multicultural appeal. While it has not appeared in any of the top state lists, its stability in usage since the 2010s suggests a consistent if niche following. Parents drawn to Zareen often appreciate its melodic sound and cross-cultural resonance, though its exact meaning remains ambiguous.
Zareen likely derives from Persian 'zarin' (golden), a common element in Persian and Urdu names. It may also be a variant of Zahra, an Arabic name meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. The name has been used in South Asia since the late 20th century, though its exact origin is debated due to phonetic similarity to multiple roots. It remains relatively rare in the United States, first recorded in 1979.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zari, Reen
Sibling names for Zareen
Names that share Zareen's style, for a brother or sister.
