Zaina
How to say it: zay-NAH · /zeɪˈnɑ/
From Arabic 'beauty, ornament' - variant of Zayna used across Middle East and South Asia.
Zaina was the 689th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 170 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 70% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #564 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #689 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 170 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,350 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +70% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #564 |
| In France, 2025 | #183 among girls’ names, 100 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Little trace exists before the last forty years. The 2020s brought its highest point, and the path points higher still.
What goes with it
Two flowing syllables blend softness with breath, giving a gentle impression that travels well. Zara echoes its charm.
Nicknames
- Zai
- Zaza
Honouring a Zaina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zaina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #183 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Zaina
- Zaina Erhaim (born 1985)Syrian journalist
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