Zaynab
3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Arabic / Grace ◈ 3 syllables
"Beauty, grace"

From Arabic / Grace

Zaynab means fragrant flower or father's precious jewel — from the Arabic. Zaynab was the Prophet Muhammad's eldest daughter and one of the most revered women in Islam. The name is one of the most popular in the Islamic world. Two syllables of the Prophet's eldest daughter, the most revered Islamic name, and the most fragrant precious jewel.

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Zaynab at a glance
MeaningBeauty, grace
OriginArabic / Grace
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#1666
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Why parents love Zaynab
  • Zaynab was the Prophet Muhammad's eldest daughter.
  • She is one of the most revered women in Islam.
  • Two syllables with a strong, Arabic sound: ZAY-nab.
  • The meaning fragrant flower is naturally beautiful.
  • One of the most popular names in the Islamic world.
The vibe of Zaynab
fragrant flowerprecious jewelArabicProphet Muhammadeldest daughterreveredIslamic
Origin & history of Zaynab
ب (zaynab, fragrant flower) Zaynab
1
Arabic / Grace roots
Zaynab comes from the Arabic meaning fragrant flower. Zaynab was the Prophet Muhammad's eldest daughter — one of the most revered women in Islam.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Zaynab bint Muhammad.
3
Today
Zaynab remains a beloved choice, ranking #1666 in the US. 2,364 babies have been named Zaynab since 1982.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
How popular is Zaynab?
2016 peak year
Zaynab has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1666), with about 128 babies named Zaynab each year. In 2016, 146 babies received the name (ranked #1544). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 2,364.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
146 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,544)
128 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,280 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,364 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,666) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Zaynab
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Zaynab's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — Prophet's-daughter achievement. People named Zaynab tend to be strong, fragrant, and gifted at being the most revered flower.

Most revered flower
Prophet's eldest
Arabic-fragrant
Islamic-popular
Precious jewel
Z8
A1
Y7
N5
A1
B2
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Zaynab
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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