Zuleika Girl

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zoo-LAY-kah /zuːˈleɪkə/

Origin: Arabic; Persian

Meaning: Arabic: 'fair; lovely'; Persian: 'beautiful'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zuleika has its roots in Arabic, derived from the name "Zuleikha," which is believed to mean "brilliant" or "beautiful." The name is often associated with the biblical figure Potiphar's wife, who is referred to as Zuleikha in Islamic tradition. This connection to a significant narrative in both Jewish and Islamic texts highlights the name's historical depth and cultural significance.

The name made its way into Persian literature, particularly in the 12th century, where it was popularized through the story of "Yusuf and Zuleikha," a romantic tale that has been retold in various forms across different cultures. In the 19th century, Zuleika gained further prominence in Western literature, particularly through the works of British authors.

One notable example is the 1894 novel "Zuleika Dobson" by Max Beerbohm, which satirizes Edwardian society and has contributed to the name's literary legacy. This novel, along with other artistic representations, helped to cement Zuleika as a name associated with beauty and allure, often embodying themes of unattainable love and tragic romance.

Culturally, Zuleika has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including poetry and music, often symbolizing exoticism and the allure of the East. The name's melodic quality and rich historical associations have allowed it to resonate across different cultures and eras.

While diminutive forms such as Zuly may exist, the name Zuleika itself carries a weight of historical and cultural significance that transcends its usage in contemporary contexts.

Famous people named Zuleika

In this section, you will find notable people named Zuleika. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zuleika who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Zuleika Dobson is a fictional character best known for the novel Zuleika Dobson by Max Beerbohm.

Fictional characters named Zuleika

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Zuleika Dobson is a fictional character from the novel Zuleika Dobson by Max Beerbohm. She is a beautiful and enchanting woman who captivates the men at Oxford University, leading to a series of tragic and comedic events.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Zuleika, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Zuleika. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zuleika was first seen in the United States in 1967.

Zuleika has ranked as high as #5444 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Zuleika has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zuleika is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zuleika was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zuleika.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 17 17
2024 17 17
2023 19 19
2022 14 14
2021 9 9
2020 10 10
2019 15 15
2018 17 17
2017 25 25
2016 25 25
2015 21 21
2014 40 40
2013 19 19
2012 16 16
2011 27 27
2010 30 30
2009 32 32
2008 39 39
2007 54 54
2006 41 41
2005 18 18
2004 23 23
2003 14 14
2002 15 15
2001 12 12
2000 17 17
1999 11 11
1998 11 11
1997 17 17
1996 27 27
1995 21 21
1994 31 31
1993 53 53
1992 36 36
1991 42 42
1990 33 33
1989 25 25
1988 28 28
1987 31 31
1986 12 12
1985 8 8
1984 14 14
1983 7 7
1982 13 13
1981 18 18
1980 16 16
1979 19 19
1978 24 24
1977 28 28
1976 26 26
1975 20 20
1974 16 16
1973 14 14
1972 8 8
1971 11 11
1970 11 11
1969 7 7
1967 6 6

Top States for Zuleika (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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