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Dieynaba

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Pronounced jay-NAH-bah /dʒeɪˈnɑ.bɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Senegalese (Wolof/Pulaar) form of Zainab — from the Arabic, 'a fragrant flowering plant/tree'Low

In 30 seconds: A fragrant flower: Dieynaba is the Senegalese Zainab. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'jay-NAH-bah').
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Origin LowSenegalese, Arabic
MeaningA Senegalese (Wolof/Pulaar) form of Zainab — from the Arabic, 'a fragrant flowering plant/tree'
U.S. rank (2024)#9054 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420102024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dieynaba is a Senegalese (Wolof/Pulaar) form of Zainab — from the Arabic, 'a fragrant flowering plant/tree'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'jay-NAH-bah').

In the U.S. it appears in Senegalese families. Rare, a-fragrant-flower at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dieynaba is a Senegalese form of Zainab — Arabic 'a fragrant flowering plant' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'jay-NAH-bah', the Die- softening to a 'j').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Zainab — Senegalese form

Variations

ZainabDieinabaJeynaba

Nicknames

Naba

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dieynaba mean?

Dieynaba is a Senegalese form of Zainab — Arabic 'a fragrant flowering plant'.

How do you pronounce Dieynaba?

It's said jay-NAH-bah /den.b/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dieynaba a boy or girl name?

Dieynaba is a girl's name.

How popular is Dieynaba?

Dieynaba is a very rare name in the U.S.

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