Zainab

Meaning of Zainab

Zainab is a name that means "father's precious jewel" or simply "jewel". It is also the name of a fragrant flowering plant.

Zainab has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zainab

Zainab is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #810 in 2025 from #970 in 2013.

Notable people named Zainab

• Zainab bint Ali
  Granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad
• Zainab Salbi
  Iraqi-American humanitarian and writer
• Zainab Balogun
  Nigerian actress and model
• Zainab Fasiki
  Moroccan cartoonist and activist
• Zainab Sheriff
  Sierra Leonean politician

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Questions about the name Zainab

What does the name Zainab mean?

Zainab means zainab is a name that means "father's precious jewel" or simply "jewel". it is also the name of a fragrant flowering plant, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zainab a boy's or a girl's name?

Zainab is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zainab?

In 2025, Zainab ranked #810 for girls, up from #853 the year before.

When was Zainab most popular?

Zainab peaked at #810 in 2025.