Zaynab
A female given name from Arabic.
Every Zaynab since 1982 — 2,509 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaynab
Zaynab is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,492 in 2025 with 144 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,509 American babies have been named Zaynab. Its peak came in 2016, when 146 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Zaynab stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaynab year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144 | #1,492 |
| 2024 | 139 | #1,545 |
| 2023 | 143 | #1,513 |
| 2022 | 111 | #1,843 |
| 2021 | 126 | #1,666 |
| 2020 | 111 | #1,789 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1,801 |
| 2018 | 136 | #1,589 |
| 2017 | 121 | #1,751 |
| 2016 | 146 | #1,544 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1,621 |
| 2014 | 99 | #2,008 |
| 2013 | 102 | #1,951 |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,264 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,050 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,903 |
| 2009 | 59 | #2,964 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,994 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,963 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,468 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,645 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,850 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,804 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,729 |
| 2001 | 45 | #3,140 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,978 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,510 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,243 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,673 |
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Famous people named Zaynab
- Zaynab bint Jahsh Politician · 592–641
- Zaynab bint Khuzayma Religious figure · 595–626
- Zaynab bint Ali Religious figure · 626–682
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaynab mean?
A female given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Zaynab in 2025?
Zaynab ranked #1,492 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 144 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaynab?
2,509 babies have been named Zaynab in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaynab most popular?
Zaynab peaked in 2016, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Zaynab a boy or girl name?
Zaynab is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaynab rising or falling?
Zaynab is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zaynab?
Well-known people named Zaynab include Zaynab bint Jahsh (politician), Zaynab bint Khuzayma (religious figure), Zaynab bint Ali (religious figure).