How Many People Are Named Zulekha?

Complete statistics for the name Zulekha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zulekha
Very Rare
Arabic

Zulekha is a very rare female name, with only 19 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 17,748,672 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! With 53% under 30, it's definitely a modern name.

~19
Living in US
1 in 17,748,672
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Zuleika
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Inspiring Determined Innovative
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,265
Worldwide Bearers
#16,017
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
21,365
🇮🇳 India
19,063
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
12,739
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,729
🇰🇪 Kenya
1,124
🇬🇧 England
649
🇸🇴 Somalia
439
🇿🇦 South Africa
420
🇺🇸 United States
229
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
145

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
19 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
10
Would be under 30 (53%)
9
Would be 30–60 (47%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 19 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
24
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zulekha Through the Generations

Zulekha saw its peak popularity in 1980 with 9 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 19 people named Zulekha in the US, with an average age of 28. The majority, 10 out of 19, are under 30, while 9 are between 30 and 60. none are over 60, indicating that Zulekha is a relatively new name in the American landscape.

✨ Similar Names to Zulekha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zulekha's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zulekha

How Many People Have the Name Zulekha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19 people in the United States currently share the name Zulekha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,748,672 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zulekha a Common or Rare Name?

Zulekha 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.

What Does the Name Zulekha Mean?

Zulekha means "creative variant of Zuleika" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zulekha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Zulekha Most Popular?

The name Zulekha reached peak popularity in 1980, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Zulekha?

Approximately 19 people named Zulekha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,748,672 Americans.

Is Zulekha a rare name?

Zulekha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,748,672 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zulekha mean?

Zulekha means "creative variant of Zuleika" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zulekha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zulekha are male and 100% are female.

When was Zulekha most popular?

Zulekha peaked in 1980 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US19
All-Time Births19
1 in X1 in 17,748,672
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1980
World Rank#16,017
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.