Zainab
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Zainab is an Arabic name meaning “fragrant flower”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.96% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Zainab
Zainab is a name of Arabic origin traditionally associated with the desert flowering plant known as the 'Zainab' tree. The name is historically distinguished by its usage within the family of the Prophet Muhammad, most notably by his daughter and his wives. It represents a long-standing tradition of choosing names from the botanical lexicon to denote beauty and significance. Its cultural legacy is defined by its association with early Islamic history and female figures of influence.
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Gender Usage of the Name Zainab
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Zainab is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Zainab
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Zainab is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 14K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 3.5K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 71K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Zainab ranked #237 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #383 in 2024 — an improvement of 146 places. Zainab maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #237 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #5,091 in 1982. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 114 places (from #351 to #237).
Name StyleMethodology
Zainab is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 41% of available years and remains active today, averaging 894 births per year after a historical peak in 2012.Characteristics of the Name Zainab
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- Z — Girl Names Starting with Z
- Ends with
- b — Girl Names Ending in “b”
Name AestheticMethodology
Zainab uses two syllables with an initial stress. As the name of Zainab bint Muhammad, it carries an Elegant & Timeless historical weight. The balanced consonants create a steady and dignified sound.
Middle Names For Zainab
Middle names used with ZainabMethodology
Zainab is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Zainab Syeda · Zainab Bint · Zainab Noor · Zainab Oreoluwa · Zainab BintaView all 15 girl middle names.
- Total 51 middle names used with Zainab
- 7 boy middle names used with Zainab
- 23 unisex middle names used with Zainab
Middle name suggestions for ZainabMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Zainab is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Zainab Moore · Zainab Mills · Zainab Marsh · Zainab Marks · Zainab Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Zainab
Sound Like Zainab Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Zaynab · Zeinab · Zenobia · View all 46 names
Spelled Like Zainab Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Zainabu · Zaina · Zainah · View all 11 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Zoe · Zoey · Zara · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Zainab Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Maebh · Meadhbh · Meabh · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Zainab”
Dictionary Meaning of "Zainab"Methodology
a female given name from Arabic
the name of Prophet Mohammad's wife
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How to Spell Zainab in ASL
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