Zainab
5 countries#170 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zainab was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,824 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #245 · peaked in 2010 with 458 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,417 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #170 · peaked in 2010 with 444 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
7,326 births recorded 1957–2025 · currently #807 · peaked in 2025 with 338 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
743 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #860 · peaked in 2022 with 50 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise, Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
399 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #217 · peaked in 2014 with 27 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
8 births recorded 2021–2025 · currently #290 · peaked in 2025 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Zainab’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #165 | — |
| 2003 | #186 | ↓21 |
| 2004 | #173 | ↑13 |
| 2005 | #175 | ↓2 |
| 2006 | #160 | ↑15 |
| 2007 | #146 | ↑14 |
| 2008 | #125 | ↑21 |
| 2009 | #133 | ↓8 |
| 2010 | #128 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #141 | ↓13 |
| 2012 | #129 | ↑12 |
| 2013 | #129 | — |
| 2014 | #131 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #142 | ↓11 |
| 2016 | #137 | ↑5 |
| 2017 | #142 | ↓5 |
| 2018 | #143 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #146 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #133 | ↑13 |
| 2021 | #170 | ↓37 |
Frequently asked questions about Zainab
Is Zainab a popular name?
Yes — Zainab currently ranks #170 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Zainab more common for boys or girls?
Zainab is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Zainab most popular?
Zainab peaked in 2010 in England & Wales, with 444 recorded births that year.
Is Zainab rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Zainab’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #252 in 1996 to #170 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Zainab?
At least 16,893 babies have been recorded with the name Zainab across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Zainab popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zainab appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Zainab?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Zainab include Dylan, Treasure, Charleigh, Milana.
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