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Zeinab

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Pronounced ZAY-nab /ˈzeɪ.nɑb/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Zaynab/Zainab — from Arabic, 'a fragrant flowering plant; a sweet-smelling tree'Medium

In 30 seconds: A fragrant bloom: Zeinab spells Zaynab — 'a sweet-smelling flowering plant'. Soft, honored, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningSpelling of Zaynab/Zainab — from Arabic, 'a fragrant flowering plant; a sweet-smelling tree'
U.S. rank (2025)#5096 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,292

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919822025

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

Zeinab is a spelling of Zaynab/Zainab — from Arabic, 'a fragrant flowering plant; a sweet-smelling tree'. Borne by daughters and a beloved granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, it's a soft, honored name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-fragrant-flowering-plant at the root, and honored.

Did you know? Zaynab means 'a fragrant flowering plant; a sweet-smelling tree' in Arabic — borne by daughters and a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad; Zeinab is a spelling, soft and honored.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Zaynab — root etymology

Variations

ZaynabZainabZeynep

Nicknames

Zayn

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If you like Zeinab…

Zaynab— the standard spelling
Zainab— a fellow spelling
Zeynep— the Turkish form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeinab mean?

Zeinab spells Zaynab — Arabic 'a fragrant flowering plant; a sweet-smelling tree'.

How do you pronounce Zeinab?

It's said ZAY-nab /ˈzeɪ.nɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zeinab a boy or girl name?

Zeinab is a girl's name.

How popular is Zeinab?

Zeinab is a rare name in the U.S.

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