Will my child share the name Zulaikha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Zulaikha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zulaikha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zulaikha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zulaikha is rising: up 806 places since 2020, to #1,809 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,439 in 2001.

Is Zulaikha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zulaikha 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.

Who are some famous people named Zulaikha?

Notable people named Zulaikha include: Zulaikha Patel and Zulaikha Abu Risha.

Is Zulaikha a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zulaikha is a distinctive choice, ranked #1809 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zulaikha in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Zulaikha

Zulaikha is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 203 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1439 in 2001 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Zulaikha

Zulaikha Patel — Zulaikha Patel is a South African anti-racism activist.
Zulaikha Abu Risha — Zulaikha Abd ar-Rahman Abu Risha is a Jordanian poet and activist.

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