Zuleika
From Arabic زُلَيْخَا (zulayḵā)
Every Zuleika since 1967 — 1,230 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zuleika
Zuleika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,837 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,230 American babies have been named Zuleika. Its peak came in 2007, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Zuleika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zuleika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,837 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,927 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,406 |
| 2022 | 14 | #8,029 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,143 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,246 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,713 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,099 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,333 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,444 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,235 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,847 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,725 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,802 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,205 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,859 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,676 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,087 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,213 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,794 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,817 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,553 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,997 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,442 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,753 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,485 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,845 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,363 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,317 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,742 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,513 |
| 1970 | 11 | #5,060 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zuleika mean?
From Arabic زُلَيْخَا (zulayḵā)
How popular is the name Zuleika in 2025?
Zuleika ranked #6,837 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zuleika?
1,230 babies have been named Zuleika in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zuleika most popular?
Zuleika peaked in 2007, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Zuleika a boy or girl name?
Zuleika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zuleika rising or falling?
Zuleika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.