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Zulaikha

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Pronounced zoo-LY-kah /zuˈlaɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic/Persian tradition, Zulaikha is the traditional name of Potiphar's wife in the story of Yusuf (Joseph), central to the Islamic and Persian poetic tale of Yusuf and Zulaikha; some read it as 'brilliant; lovely; fair.' We note the story respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A name from Persian and Islamic story: Zulaikha is the heroine of Yusuf and Zulaikha (said 'zoo-LY-kah'). Poetic and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian
MeaningFrom Arabic/Persian tradition, Zulaikha is the traditional name of Potiphar's wife in the story of Yusuf (Joseph), central to the Islamic and Persian poetic tale of Yusuf and Zulaikha; some read it as 'brilliant; lovely; fair.' We note the story respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12114 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120172024

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

Zulaikha comes from Arabic and Persian tradition as the name of Potiphar's wife in the story of Yusuf (Joseph); the tale of Yusuf and Zulaikha is celebrated in Persian poetry. Some read it 'brilliant; lovely,' which we note respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'zoo-LY-kah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim and Persian families. Rare, poetic, and storied.

Did you know? Zulaikha is the traditional name of Potiphar's wife in the Islamic and Persian tale of Yusuf and Zulaikha — a famed love-and-longing story in poetry — read by some as 'brilliant; lovely,' which we note respectfully (said 'zoo-LY-kah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Zulaikha — Persian/Arabic; Potiphar's wife in Yusuf and Zulaikha; noted respectfully

Variations

ZuleikhaZuleikaZulaykha

Nicknames

ZuzuLaika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zulaikha mean?

Zulaikha is the traditional name of Potiphar's wife in the Islamic and Persian tale of Yusuf and Zulaikha; some read it 'brilliant; lovely.' We note the story respectfully.

How do you pronounce Zulaikha?

It's said zoo-LY-kah /zuˈlaɪ.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zulaikha a boy or girl name?

Zulaikha is a girl's name.

How popular is Zulaikha?

Zulaikha is a rare name in the U.S.

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