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Zuleika

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Pronounced zoo-LAY-kah /zuˈleɪ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Arabic Zulaikha, 'brilliant beauty; fair; lovely' — the traditional name of the woman who loved Joseph (Yusuf) in Islamic and Persian traditionLow

In 30 seconds: Brilliant beauty; fair: Zuleika is Persian/Arabic 'brilliant beauty'. Lyrical, exotic, and warm (said 'zoo-LAY-kah').
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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic
MeaningFrom Persian/Arabic Zulaikha, 'brilliant beauty; fair; lovely' — the traditional name of the woman who loved Joseph (Yusuf) in Islamic and Persian tradition
U.S. rank (2025)#6837 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,230

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719672025

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

Zuleika comes from the Persian/Arabic Zulaikha, 'brilliant beauty; fair; lovely' — the traditional name of the woman (Potiphar's wife) who loved Joseph in Islamic and Persian tradition, celebrated in the poem 'Yusuf and Zulaikha'. A lyrical, exotic name (said 'zoo-LAY-kah'; nickname Zuli).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and other families. Rare, brilliant-beauty at the root, and exotic.

Did you know? Zuleika (Zulaikha) means 'brilliant beauty; fair; lovely' in Persian and Arabic — the traditional name of the woman who loved Joseph (Yusuf) in Islamic and Persian poetry — a lyrical, exotic name (said 'zoo-LAY-kah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Zulaikha — Persian/Arabic etymology

Variations

ZulaikhaZuleykaSuleika

Nicknames

Zuli

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Zuleyka— echoes that soft -ka sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuleika mean?

Zuleika is Persian/Arabic for 'brilliant beauty; fair; lovely'.

How do you pronounce Zuleika?

It's said zoo-LAY-kah /zuˈleɪ.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zuleika a boy or girl name?

Zuleika is a girl's name.

How popular is Zuleika?

Zuleika is a rare name in the U.S.

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