How Many People Are Named Zainab?
Complete statistics for the name Zainab: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zainab is a very rare name, with only 6,985 born in the US ever and 6,918 still living today. That makes it 1 in 47,702 Americans. It's a modern name, with most people named Zainab being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 8 traditionally symbolizes prosperity and success in numerology. People born under the influence of the number 8 are believed to have a strong sense of purpose and are likely to achieve great wealth and status.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 6,985 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zainab Through the Generations
Zainab has seen a rise in popularity, with 2024 being its peak year for births with 316 babies named Zainab. Despite having been around for a while, the majority of those named Zainab are quite young, with 89% under 30. This stark contrast between the all-time low of 6,985 births and the current population of 6,918 living individuals highlights the recent surge in its usage. The age distribution also shows a younger demographic, with only 12 people over 60, indicating its modernity and recent adoption.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Zainab
Zaynab, and variant spellings, is an Arabic female given name meaning 'a flower in the desert'.…
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Other names sharing Zainab's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Zainab
How Many People Have the Name Zainab?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,918 people in the United States currently share the name Zainab. That works out to roughly 1 in every 47,702 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zainab a Common or Rare Name?
Zainab is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zainab in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zainab Most Popular?
The name Zainab reached peak popularity in 2024, with 316 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zainab?
Approximately 6,918 people named Zainab live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,985. That works out to roughly 1 in 47,702 Americans.
Is Zainab a rare name?
Zainab is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 47,702 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zainab mean?
The meaning and origin of Zainab are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Zainab more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zainab are male and 100% are female.
When was Zainab most popular?
Zainab peaked in 2024 with 316 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.