Zeina

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZAY-nuh /ˈzeɪ.nə/High

Meaning: beautiful, adornmentHigh

In 30 seconds: Zeina is a beautiful Arabic name meaning beauty or adornment. A short elegant two-syllable name widely popular across the Arab world.

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Origin HighArabic

Meaningbeautiful, adornment

U.S. rank (2025)#2436 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zeina derives from the Arabic zayn meaning beauty or adornment. It is the feminine form of Zain and a variant of Zayna/Zaynab.

Zeina is popular across the Arab world, particularly in Lebanon, Egypt, and Syria.

Did you know? The Arabic root zayn (beauty, adornment) is one of the most productive roots in Arabic naming — giving names like Zain, Zaina, Zeina, and Zaynab.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: Zeina — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

ZainaZaynaZaynZeyna

Nicknames

Zei

Famous Bearers

★Zeina Daccache
Lebanese actress, film director and drama therapist

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Frequently Asked

What does Zeina mean?

Zeina means beautiful, adornment.

How do you pronounce Zeina?

Zeina is pronounced ZAY-nuh (/ˈzeɪ.nə/), with 2 syllables.

Is Zeina a girl's name?

Yes, Zeina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Zeina?

Arabic meaning firmly established.