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soh-FEE-uh
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Zaina
GirlArabic· “beautiful; variant of Zayna”
- Meaning
- beautiful; variant of Zayna
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,316
- US babies 2025
- 170
- Best rank
- #1,316 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Zaina
Zaina is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “beautiful; variant of Zayna”.
Built on the Arabic zayn, Zaina is a spelling of Zayna and carries the sense of beauty or grace. Names built on this root are used throughout the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim families elsewhere, and similar forms such as Zainab and Zeina share the same gentle sound. The ai spelling offers a simple, easy-to-read alternative in English. It has an elegant, understated feel and pairs well with both traditional and modern middle names. Parents drawn to short names with a soft Z start, like Zara and Zoe, often find Zaina a fitting and meaningful choice.
Popularity over time
Zaina first appears in US Social Security records in 1982. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,316, and its highest count, 170 babies. Use has grown 54% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,269 in 2000, #1,927 in 2010, and #1,316 in 2025. Of the 3,123 US girls named Zaina since records began, 39% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 850 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Hollyn, Delainey, Zamira, Blossom, and Safiya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zaina ranked highest in Illinois, New Jersey, and Michigan.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #514 | 20 |
| New Jersey | #772 | 10 |
| Michigan | #784 | 10 |
| New York | #828 | 20 |
| Virginia | #932 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Zaina is usually pronounced ZAY-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with Z and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Zaina
A few middle names that flow with Zaina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zaina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaina mean?
Zaina is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “beautiful; variant of Zayna”.
What is the origin of the name Zaina?
Zaina has Arabic roots. Built on the Arabic zayn, Zaina is a spelling of Zayna and carries the sense of beauty or grace.
Is Zaina a popular name?
Not especially. Zaina ranked #1,316 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zaina a boy or girl name?
Zaina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Zaina?
Zaina is usually pronounced ZAY-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings