Rising since 1997, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Zein since 1991
Babies named Zein per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 186 |
| 2020s | 156 |
Meaning & origin
Zein is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Zayn, meaning 'grace' or 'adornment'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991 and has been on an upward trajectory ever since, with its peak year being 2018. In 2025, the name ranked 3,757th and was given to about 1 in every 58,899 boys nationwide. The spelling Zein remains relatively rare, with most occurrences concentrated in California. Its steady rise over the past few decades reflects a broader trend toward Arabic names in the United States, though it has not yet entered the mainstream. The name is simple to pronounce and spell, offering a modern sound with deep cultural roots.
Zein is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name Zayn (زين), meaning 'grace', 'adornment', or 'beauty'. It is commonly used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities. The name has gained international visibility through famous figures like activist Zeinab and actress Zendaya, though the spelling Zein remains less common than Zayn in English-speaking countries.
Where Zein is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zein” around the world
Where Zein lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z, Ze
Sibling names for Zein
Names that share Zein's style, for a brother or sister.
