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Zubaida

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Pronounced zoo-BY-duh /zuˈbaɪ.də/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Zubaida (Zubayda), 'the essence; the pick, the choicest or best part of anything.' Borne by Zubaida bint Ja'far, a celebrated queen of the Abbasid court.Low

In 30 seconds: A rich Arabic name: Zubaida means 'the essence, the best part' (said 'zoo-BY-duh'). Regal and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Zubaida (Zubayda), 'the essence; the pick, the choicest or best part of anything.' Borne by Zubaida bint Ja'far, a celebrated queen of the Abbasid court.
U.S. rank (2021)#17652 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200320032021

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

Zubaida comes from the Arabic for 'the essence; the pick or best part of anything.' It carries real history in Zubaida bint Ja'far, a renowned Abbasid queen remembered for her patronage. Rare in the U.S. (said 'zoo-BY-duh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, regal, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Zubaida is Arabic for 'the essence; the choicest part' -- and the name of Zubaida bint Ja'far, a famed and generous queen of the Abbasid era (said 'zoo-BY-duh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References -- Zubaida — Arabic 'the essence'; Zubaida bint Ja'far, Abbasid queen

Variations

ZubaydaZubeidaZubaidah

Nicknames

ZubiZuzu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zubaida mean?

Zubaida is Arabic for 'the essence; the choicest, best part of anything' -- also a famed Abbasid queen.

How do you pronounce Zubaida?

It's said zoo-BY-duh /zuˈbaɪ.də/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zubaida a boy or girl name?

Zubaida is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zubaida?

Zubaida is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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