Zaynab
4 countries#348 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zaynab was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,395 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 2016 with 190 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,310 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #348 · peaked in 2016 with 184 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,509 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #1484 · peaked in 2016 with 146 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,637 births recorded 1975–2022 · currently #421 · peaked in 2021 with 155 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise, Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
85 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2000 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Zaynab’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #333 | — |
| 2003 | #310 | ↑23 |
| 2004 | #362 | ↓52 |
| 2005 | #332 | ↑30 |
| 2006 | #288 | ↑44 |
| 2007 | #310 | ↓22 |
| 2008 | #298 | ↑12 |
| 2009 | #286 | ↑12 |
| 2010 | #358 | ↓72 |
| 2011 | #368 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #332 | ↑36 |
| 2013 | #313 | ↑19 |
| 2014 | #283 | ↑30 |
| 2015 | #283 | — |
| 2016 | #271 | ↑12 |
| 2017 | #277 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #271 | ↑6 |
| 2019 | #320 | ↓49 |
| 2020 | #344 | ↓24 |
| 2021 | #348 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Zaynab
Is Zaynab a popular name?
Yes — Zaynab currently ranks #348 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Zaynab more common for boys or girls?
Zaynab is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Zaynab most popular?
Zaynab peaked in 2016 in England & Wales, with 184 recorded births that year.
Is Zaynab rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Zaynab’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #753 in 1996 to #348 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Zaynab?
At least 7,541 babies have been recorded with the name Zaynab across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Zaynab popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zaynab appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Zaynab?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Zaynab include Miah, Rivky, Alyana, Memphis.
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