Will my child share the name Zeinab with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Zeinab per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zeinab in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zeinab becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zeinab is rising: up 329 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,031 in 1996.

Is Zeinab a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zeinab is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zeinab a popular baby name in the United States?

Zeinab does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Zeinab is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zeinab in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Zeinab

Zeinab is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 222 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1031 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Zeinab is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zeinab in their class.