Zaynah
Girl name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Zaynah: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2011.
Zaynah, a name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "radiant," is closely related to the more familiar Zaina and Zaynab. While it has no major historical figures in Scottish or UK records, the name shares its root with Zaynab bint Jahsh, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, giving it deep cultural and religious significance in the Muslim world. There are no direct place connections in Scotland, but the name’s melodic sound has grown in popularity among diverse communities here since the 2000s. A notable variant, Zainab (often spelled Zaynab), is far more widespread globally, and Zaynah can be seen as a softer, modern twist on this classic. For Scottish parents seeking a name that feels both contemporary and meaningful across cultures, Zaynah offers a gentle, elegant choice.
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20115 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #5795 babies
- Total births
- 23since 1989
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y