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Zinat

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Pronounced zee-NAHT /ziˈnɑt/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Arabic Zinat (zeenat), 'adornment; beauty; ornament'; a graceful traditional nameLow

In 30 seconds: Adornment; beauty; ornament: Zinat is a Persian/Arabic name. Warm and lyrical (said 'zee-NAHT').

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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic

MeaningFrom the Persian/Arabic Zinat (zeenat), 'adornment; beauty; ornament'; a graceful traditional name

U.S. rank (2025)#10098 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 44

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

Zinat comes from the Persian/Arabic Zinat (zeenat), 'adornment; beauty; ornament'. A graceful, traditional name (said 'zee-NAHT').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, adornment at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zinat is 'adornment; beauty; ornament' in Persian and Arabic (zeenat) — a graceful, traditional name — a lyrical choice (said 'zee-NAHT').

Overall data confidence 56%

References — Zinat — Persian/Arabic; adornment

Variations

ZeenatZinah

Nicknames

Zina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zinat mean?

Zinat is Persian/Arabic for 'adornment; beauty; ornament' (zeenat).

How do you pronounce Zinat?

It's said zee-NAHT /ziˈnɑt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zinat a boy or girl name?

Zinat is a girl's name.

How popular is Zinat?

Zinat is a rare name in the U.S.