US Popularity:8247
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Fragrant flower or tree; Beauty, grace; Ornament, decoration, precious jewel; Rod iron or basket
Zein is a gender-neutral name meaning "fragrant flower or tree," "beauty," "grace," "ornament," "decoration," and "precious jewel." This vibrant name is famous in Arabic culture and can stem from Zeinab or be a form of Zain. Also a German surname, Zein is an occupational name once given to a forger, meaning "rod iron," or a basket weaver with its meaning "basket." Either way, with a name like Zein, baby is bound to be gorgeous.

Zein Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Zein is currently #4099 on The Bump
Boy:Zein is currently #2744 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Zein is currently #2271 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Zein is currently #8247 in U.S. births
Boy:Zein is currently #8783 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#8792
in 2022
+ 1396
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • A Dictionary of Muslim Names Edited by Professor S.A Rahman, pg. 149, 91

  • Behind the Name, Zein, September 2017

  • Behind the Name, Zayn, June 2023

  • Name Doctor, Zain

  • Name Doctor, Zeinab

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