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Zuleyka

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

Meaning: Spelling of Zuleika/Zulaykha — from Persian/Arabic, 'brilliant beauty; fair, lovely' (the wife of Potiphar in Islamic tradition)Medium

In 30 seconds: Brilliant beauty: Zuleyka spells Zuleika — 'brilliant beauty; fair'. Lyrical, exotic, and warm.
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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic
MeaningSpelling of Zuleika/Zulaykha — from Persian/Arabic, 'brilliant beauty; fair, lovely' (the wife of Potiphar in Islamic tradition)
U.S. rank (2025)#5097 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,586

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519752025

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

Zuleyka is a spelling of Zuleika/Zulaykha — from Persian and Arabic, 'brilliant beauty; fair, lovely' (the wife of Potiphar in the celebrated Islamic and Persian romance of Yusuf and Zulaykha). A lyrical, exotic name; the spelling personalizes it (popular in Latino families too).

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

Did you know? Zuleika/Zulaykha means 'brilliant beauty; fair, lovely' in Persian and Arabic — the name of Potiphar's wife in the romance of Yusuf and Zulaykha; Zuleyka is a spelling, lyrical and exotic.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Zuleika — etymology

Variations

ZuleikaZulaykhaSuleika

Nicknames

Zuley

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuleyka mean?

Zuleyka spells Zuleika — Persian/Arabic 'brilliant beauty; fair, lovely'.

How do you pronounce Zuleyka?

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

Is Zuleyka a boy or girl name?

Zuleyka is a girl's name.

How popular is Zuleyka?

Zuleyka is a rare name in the U.S.

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