girl's name
Zuleikha
zoo-LAY-khuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 65
Zuleikha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2002, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Zuleikha 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 | 4 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Zuleikha?
In 2025, Zuleikha was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Zuleikha 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 Zuleikha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zuleikha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zuleikha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zuleikha
- Pronunciation zoo-LAY-khuh
Sibling Names for Zuleikha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zuleikha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zuleikha
How popular is the name Zuleikha?
In 2025, Zuleikha was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Zuleikha a girl's or a boy's name?
Zuleikha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zuleikha?
Zuleikha has 3 syllables.
When was Zuleikha most popular?
Zuleikha peaked in 2002, when 6 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Zuleikha a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zuleikha currently ranks #4,375 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.