Zuleyha Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zoo-LAY-ha /zuːˈleɪhɑː/
Origin: Arabic; Turkish
Meaning: Arabic: 'beautiful'; Turkish: 'the one who is beautiful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zuleyha is a name of Arabic origin, often associated with beauty and grace. It is commonly used in Turkish culture as well.
The name is sometimes linked to the story of Zuleikha, a character in Islamic tradition known for her beauty and love for the prophet Joseph. The name has been popular in various cultures influenced by Arabic and Turkish languages.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zuleyha was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Zuleyha has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zuleyha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zuleyha 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 Zuleyha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zuleyha
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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 Zuleyha.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 |