Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Zayna
GirlArabic· “beautiful, adorned”
- Meaning
- beautiful, adorned
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,499
- US babies 2025
- 143
- Best rank
- #1,499 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Zayna
Zayna is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “beautiful, adorned”.
Zayna is an Arabic name related to zayn, "beauty" or "grace," and to zayana, "to adorn." It is often translated "beautiful" or "adorned." The name is related to Zaynab, a traditional name borne by a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Zayna is used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim families worldwide. It is said ZAY-nuh. Short and bright, it keeps a classic Arabic root, and Zay is an easy nickname.
Popularity over time
Zayna first appears in US Social Security records in 1989. 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, #1,499, and its highest count, 143 babies. Use has grown 74% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,290 in 2000, #3,121 in 2010, and #1,499 in 2025. Of the 2,099 US girls named Zayna since records began, 36% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 673 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jannah, Alyana, Julieth, Rivky, and Tyla.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zayna ranked highest in Minnesota, Illinois, and Virginia.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Zayna is usually pronounced ZAY-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with Z and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Zayna
A few middle names that flow with Zayna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zayna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayna mean?
Zayna is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “beautiful, adorned”.
What is the origin of the name Zayna?
Zayna has Arabic roots. Zayna is an Arabic name related to zayn, "beauty" or "grace," and to zayana, "to adorn." It is often translated "beautiful" or "adorned." The name is related to Zaynab, a traditional name borne by a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Zayna a popular name?
Not especially. Zayna ranked #1,499 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zayna a boy or girl name?
Zayna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Zayna?
Zayna 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