girl's name
Zaynah
ZAY-nuh (English)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,627
England and Wales
#929
2025 births
Zaynah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 15 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Zaynah is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2011, when 69 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 13,867 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Zaynah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 584 |
| 2010s | 541 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 250 |
How Popular Is Zaynah?
In 2025, Zaynah was given to 38 babies in England and Wales, ranking #929 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Zaynah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zaynah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zaynah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zaynah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zaynah
- English ZAY-nuh
Sibling Names for Zaynah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zaynah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zaynah
How popular is the name Zaynah?
In 2025, Zaynah was given to 38 babies in England and Wales, ranking #929 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Zaynah a girl's or a boy's name?
Zaynah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zaynah?
Zaynah has 2 syllables.
When was Zaynah most popular?
Zaynah peaked in 2011, when 69 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Zaynah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zaynah currently ranks #929 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.