Zainab
Arabic name borne by a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and by his granddaughter. Its meaning is unsettled, though it has been identified with a fragrant flowering plant.
Zainab in 2025
Zainab was given to 338 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,562nd most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 9,809 babies born.
The history of Zainab
Zainab reached its highest point in 2025, when 338 babies were given the name, ranking 1,562nd that year.
Across the 69 years of records since 1957, 7,326 babies have been named Zainab. Half of them were born before 2013, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Zainab by decade
| Decade | Babies named Zainab | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 | 8,114 |
| 1970s | 47 | 8,369 |
| 1980s | 265 | 4,664 |
| 1990s | 777 | 2,550 |
| 2000s | 1,699 | 2,119 |
| 2010s | 2,720 | 1,646 |
| 2020s | 1,806 | 1,562 |
Where Zainab is heading
Zainab has risen 17% over the past decade, from 288 babies in 2015 to 338 in 2025.
Names like Zainab
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Zainab.