Zainab
Girl name · Arabic · pronounced ZAY-nab
Verified name
What does Zainab mean?
Fragrant flower, ornamental tree
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 620 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 128 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Zain, Zani
Variant: Zeynab, Zaynab
Related: Zainaba
Using Zainab across cultures
Historic name of Prophet's daughter and granddaughter.
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