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Zeynab

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Pronounced ZAY-nab /ˈzeɪ.næb/Medium

Meaning: A Persian/Turkish form of Zaynab — from Arabic, variously 'a fragrant flowering plant' and 'ornament/beauty of the father'; borne by daughters and a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored bearersLow

In 30 seconds: A fragrant flowering plant: Zeynab is a form of Zaynab. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ZAY-nab').
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Origin LowArabic, Persian
MeaningA Persian/Turkish form of Zaynab — from Arabic, variously 'a fragrant flowering plant' and 'ornament/beauty of the father'; borne by daughters and a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored bearers
U.S. rank (2025)#6831 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620042025

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

Zeynab is a Persian/Turkish form of Zaynab — from Arabic, variously 'a fragrant flowering plant' and 'ornament/beauty of the father'. Borne by daughters and a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad (we note the honored bearers). A lyrical, devout name (said 'ZAY-nab').

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

Did you know? Zaynab is variously 'a fragrant flowering plant' and 'ornament/beauty of the father' in Arabic — borne by daughters and a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad — Zeynab is a Persian/Turkish form, lyrical and devout (we note the honored bearers; said 'ZAY-nab').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Zaynab — honored bearers noted

Variations

ZaynabZainabZeinab

Nicknames

Zey

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If you like Zeynab…

Zaynab— the standard form
Zainab— a kin spelling
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Amina— another honored Muslim girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeynab mean?

Zeynab is a form of Zaynab — Arabic 'a fragrant flowering plant; ornament of the father'; borne by women of the Prophet's family.

How do you pronounce Zeynab?

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

Is Zeynab a boy or girl name?

Zeynab is a girl's name.

How popular is Zeynab?

Zeynab is a rare name in the U.S.

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