Zainab vs Leila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zainab

Girl #852 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fragrant flowering tree"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Girl #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew South Asian

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Zainab Rank #852

Leila Rank #267

Leila is more popular, ranked #267 vs #852 for Zainab.

Is Zainab or Leila more popular?

Leila is more popular, ranked #267 compared to Zainab at #852 in the United States.

What do Zainab and Leila mean?

Zainab means "fragrant flowering tree" (Arabic origin). Leila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Zainab and Leila boy or girl names?

Zainab is primarily a girl name. Leila is primarily a girl name.