Zainab
girl name#807 in 2025Zainab entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #807 in 2025, ranks #807 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1957–2025
#807
rank today
#807
peak (2025)
338
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5488 |
| 1970s | #7182 |
| 1980s | #3368 |
| 1990s | #2000 |
| 2000s | #1297 |
| 2010s | #972 |
| 2020s | #893 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zainab has been most popular in NY, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 7,300 people named Zainab are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zainab is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zainab in 2025?
- Zainab ranks #807 among US girl names in 2025, with 338 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zainab most popular?
- Zainab peaked in 2025, reaching #807 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zainab with classmates?
- Zainab will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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