Zainab vs Lila

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 #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

English Indian Persian Arabic German

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Zainab Rank #852

Lila Rank #207

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 vs #852 for Zainab.

Is Zainab or Lila more popular?

Lila is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Zainab at #852 in the United States.

What do Zainab and Lila mean?

Zainab means "fragrant flowering tree" (Arabic origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Zainab and Lila boy or girl names?

Zainab is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.