Zeinab
Every Zeinab since 1982 — 1,292 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zeinab
Zeinab is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,096 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,292 American babies have been named Zeinab. Its peak came in 1999, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zeinab stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zeinab year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,096 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,146 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,747 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,906 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,949 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,162 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,983 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,612 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,329 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,844 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,723 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,454 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,643 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,889 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,679 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,605 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,869 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,176 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,981 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,262 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,727 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,386 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,130 |
| 2002 | 47 | #3,102 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,921 |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,069 |
| 1995 | 35 | #3,284 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,692 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,675 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zeinab in 2025?
Zeinab ranked #5,096 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zeinab?
1,292 babies have been named Zeinab in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zeinab most popular?
Zeinab peaked in 1999, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Zeinab a boy or girl name?
Zeinab is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zeinab rising or falling?
Zeinab is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.