Girl · #13,584 in 2026

Zaineb

Name: Popularity of the name Zaineb in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zaineb, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,584

Peak Rank

#6,808 (2000)

Total Babies

250

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2022

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#6808

Peak Rank

250

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zaineb

Zaineb first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 15 Zainebs were born — ranking #6,808 that year. As of 2026, Zaineb ranks #13,584 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 250 Zainebs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Zaineb

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zaineb is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Zainab
Zineb
Zeynep
Zayin
Zaina
Zany
Zaino
Zinni
Cnap
Saona
Chenab
Synop

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaineb

What does the name Zaineb mean?

Zaineb is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zaineb in 2026?

In 2026, Zaineb ranks #13,584 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaineb most popular?

Zaineb reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #6,808 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zaineb most popular?

Zaineb has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zaineb.

Is Zaineb a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zaineb is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Zaineb?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaineb include Sayaka, Liandra, Shanasia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaineb

Zaineb is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 250 births in the dataset. Zaineb's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #6,808. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaineb's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.