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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.
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The vibe of Zaynab
fragrant flowerprecious jewelArabicProphet Muhammadeldest daughterreveredIslamic
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Origin & history of Zaynab
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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.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Zaynab bint Muhammad.
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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
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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)
(ranked #1,544)
128
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,280
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,364
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Zaynab6
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.
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Most revered flower✦
Prophet's eldest◈
Arabic-fragrant◎
Islamic-popular♡
Precious jewelZ8
A1
Y7
N5
A1
B2
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Zaynab❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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