UK girl's name
Zeineb
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fragrance" or "flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zeineb is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zeineb popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Zeineb. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zeineb ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Zeineb.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zeineb as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Zeineb mean?
The name Zeineb is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages. It is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Zaynab, which means "fragrant flower" or "the one who adorns herself." The name's popularity can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it was borne by Zaynab bint Ali, the daughter of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
Zaynab bint Ali played a significant role in the early history of Islam and is revered by Muslims as a symbol of courage and resistance against oppression. She witnessed the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where her brother, Husayn ibn Ali, and many of his family members were martyred. Her defiance against the Umayyad caliph Yazid I and her unwavering devotion to the principles of Islam made her a prominent figure in Islamic history.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zeineb can be found in various historical texts and manuscripts from the medieval Islamic world. One notable example is the 9th-century Arabic anthology "Al-Aghani" by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani, which mentions several women named Zeineb or Zaynab.
Throughout history, several influential women have borne the name Zeineb, including:
1. Zeineb Fazlallah (1914-1976), a Lebanese writer, poet, and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and social justice in the Arab world. 2. Zeineb Habib (1902-1983), an Egyptian actress and singer who was a pioneer in the early days of Egyptian cinema and theater. 3. Zeineb Khadraoui (born 1976), a Tunisian film director and screenwriter known for her critically acclaimed films tackling social and political issues. 4. Zeineb Belkhodja (born 1978), a Tunisian writer and journalist who has written extensively on gender, human rights, and democracy in the Arab world. 5. Zeineb Fazlic (born 1988), a Bosnian-Herzegovinian singer and songwriter who has gained popularity throughout the Balkans and beyond.
The name Zeineb has also been used in various literary works and artistic expressions, reflecting its cultural significance and the admiration for the historical figure of Zaynab bint Ali.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zeineb over time
The chart below shows babies named Zeineb registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zeineb, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zeineb by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zeineb was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5736 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Zeineb
- Zoe 23,808
- Zara 19,377
- Zainab 9,407
- Zahra 8,438
- Zoya 4,523
- Zuzanna 4,231
- Zaynab 3,722
- Zofia 2,773
- Zaynah 1,472
- Zaina 1,376
- Zoey 1,262
- Zarah 1,167
FAQ
Zeineb: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zeineb in the UK right now?
In 2017, Zeineb was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zeineb most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Zeineb in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zeineb?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fragrance" or "flower".
How many people are called Zeineb in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Zeineb across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.