Zeinab
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Somali Name Meaning "Good."
- Origin
- African
Zeinab Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,266 baby girls have been named Zeinab. The name peaked in 1999 with 55 US births that year (rank #2607). In 2024, ranked #5131 nationally — 2,524 places below its 1999 peak.
Top States for Zeinab
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Zeinab births are: Michigan (557), New York (86), California (33).
Other African-Origin Names Like Zeinab
If you like Zeinab's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
6-Letter Names Starting with Z
Names with Zeinab's exact length and starting letter: Zahara, Zahina, Zahrah, Zaiden, Zainab.
Quick Facts About Zeinab
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ena | Passionate Or Fiery | Female | Celtic |
Famous People Named Zeinab
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Zeinab.
- Zeinab Badawi is a Sudanese-British television and radio journalist.
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Compare Zeinab to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Zeinab against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).