Zayna
How to say it: ZAY-nuh · /ˈzeɪnə/
Arabic meaning 'beauty, grace' - feminine form of Zayn, popular in Middle East and diaspora.
Zayna was the 689th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 143 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 | 143 |
| 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, 120 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging almost completely within the last forty years, Zayna has climbed fast. The 2020s are its highest point and another climb is anticipated.
What goes with it
Glowing and soft with a breathy shimmer, Zayna feels gentle and mobile across cultures. Zara and Laila share its grace.
Nicknames
- Zay
- ZayZay
Honouring a Zayna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zayna is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hindi.
In France: #183 for girls in 2025.
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