Zainab
Every Zainab since 1957 — 7,326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zainab
Zainab is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #810 in 2025 with 338 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 7,326 American babies have been named Zainab. Its peak came in 2025, when 338 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zainab stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zainab year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 338 | #810 |
| 2024 | 319 | #851 |
| 2023 | 307 | #877 |
| 2022 | 298 | #918 |
| 2021 | 280 | #944 |
| 2020 | 264 | #965 |
| 2019 | 294 | #905 |
| 2018 | 280 | #950 |
| 2017 | 308 | #886 |
| 2016 | 301 | #918 |
| 2015 | 288 | #945 |
| 2014 | 302 | #904 |
| 2013 | 260 | #970 |
| 2012 | 247 | #1,030 |
| 2011 | 219 | #1,122 |
| 2010 | 221 | #1,119 |
| 2009 | 212 | #1,191 |
| 2008 | 193 | #1,294 |
| 2007 | 171 | #1,401 |
| 2006 | 178 | #1,323 |
| 2005 | 168 | #1,318 |
| 2004 | 170 | #1,270 |
| 2003 | 154 | #1,331 |
| 2002 | 146 | #1,337 |
| 2001 | 164 | #1,234 |
| 2000 | 143 | #1,328 |
| 1995 | 84 | #1,745 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,569 |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,327 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,146 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,612 |
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Famous people named Zainab
- Zainab bint Muhammad Companion · 600–629
- Zainab Biisheva Writer · 1908–1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zainab in 2025?
Zainab ranked #810 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 338 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zainab?
7,326 babies have been named Zainab in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zainab most popular?
Zainab peaked in 2025, when 338 newborns received the name.
Is Zainab a boy or girl name?
Zainab is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zainab rising or falling?
Zainab is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zainab?
Well-known people named Zainab include Zainab bint Muhammad (companion), Zainab Biisheva (writer).