Zainab Girl

Popularity: #640 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationZAY-nab / /ˈzeɪ.næb/

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: father's precious jewel; Swahili: beautiful

Historical & Cultural Background

Zainab is a popular name in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities. It is often associated with Zainab bint Muhammad, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which adds to its significance in Islamic culture. The name has also gained popularity in various African cultures, particularly in Swahili-speaking regions. It reflects a blend of cultural heritage and religious importance.

Trend Summary

Zainab has seen consistent popularity in the U.S. among Muslim families.

Similar Names

AminaLaylaFatimaSamiraNadiaYasminHanaMaya

Variants

  • Zaynab
  • Zain
  • Zayna

International Variants

  • Zaynab (Arabic)
  • Zainab (Urdu)
  • Zainab (Swahili)

Famous people named Zainab

Zainab Johnson is a notable activist known for her work in community organizing.

Zainab Hossain is a prominent writer recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature.

Zainab Al-Eqabi is a celebrated artist whose works focus on cultural identity.

Zainab Bint Muhammad is historically significant as the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

Fictional characters named Zainab

Zainab is a character in the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini, representing themes of loyalty and sacrifice.

Zainab is featured in the animated series 'The Adventures of Zainab,' where she embarks on various adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

Zara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zainab was first seen in the United States in 1957. Zainab has ranked as high as #1045 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Zainab has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zainab (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 53
21%
TX 29
12%
IL 26
10%
NJ 23
9%
CA 16
6%
OH 14
6%
PA 12
5%
VA 12
5%
MN 10
4%
GA 10
4%
MD 9
4%
MA 8
3%
FL 8
3%
CO 7
3%
WA 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19575
19587
19747
19755
19766
19777
197812
197910
198019
198118
198229
198323
198426
198527
198628
198733
198830
198932
199047
199149
199244
199351
199477
199584
199698
199793
1998116
1999118
2000143
2001164
2002146
2003154
2004170
2005168
2006178
2007171
2008193
2009212
2010221
2011219
2012247
2013260
2014302
2015288
2016301
2017308
2018280
2019294
2020264
2021280
2022298
2023307
2024316