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Zayneb

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Pronounced ZAY-neb /ˈzeɪ.nɛb/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Arabic Zaynab, often explained as a fragrant flowering desert tree, and long honored as the name of a daughter and wives of the Prophet Muhammad. A dignified name.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified Arabic name: Zayneb is a form of Zaynab, tied to a fragrant flower (said 'ZAY-neb'). Warm and honored.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA form of the Arabic Zaynab, often explained as a fragrant flowering desert tree, and long honored as the name of a daughter and wives of the Prophet Muhammad. A dignified name.
U.S. rank (2024)#15214 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319992024

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

Zayneb is a form of Zaynab, commonly explained as a sweet-smelling desert flower. As the name of a daughter and wives of the Prophet, it is deeply honored in Islamic tradition. Rare in the U.S. (said 'ZAY-neb').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, dignified, and honored.

Did you know? Zayneb is a spelling of Zaynab, an Arabic name often linked to a fragrant flowering tree - and borne by a daughter and wives of the Prophet Muhammad, so it is carried with respect in Muslim families (said 'ZAY-neb').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Zayneb — Zaynab form; Arabic; fragrant flower; daughter/wives of the Prophet

Variations

ZaynabZainabZeinab

Nicknames

ZayNebby

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zayneb mean?

Zayneb is a form of the Arabic Zaynab, often linked to a fragrant flowering tree; a dignified name.

How do you pronounce Zayneb?

It's said ZAY-neb /ˈzeɪ.nɛb/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zayneb a boy or girl name?

Zayneb is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zayneb?

Zayneb is extremely rare in the U.S.

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