Mayra vs Zaynab

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zaynab

Girl #1,546 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father's precious jewel"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian Muslim African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,546
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zay, Nab, Zayna

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mayra Rank #1,587
Zaynab Rank #1,546

Zaynab is more popular, ranked #1546 vs #1587 for Mayra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mayra ___

  • Mayra Sofia
  • Mayra Elena
  • Mayra Grace
  • Mayra Isabel
  • Mayra Luna
  • Mayra Renee

Zaynab ___

  • Zaynab Nour
  • Zaynab Fatima
  • Zaynab Amira
  • Zaynab Leila
  • Zaynab Maryam
  • Zaynab Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayra

Carlos Diego Sofia Valentina Lucas

If you choose Zaynab

Fatima Maryam Omar Yusuf Khadija

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayra or Zaynab more popular?

Zaynab is more popular, ranked #1546 compared to Mayra at #1587 in the United States.

What do Mayra and Zaynab mean?

Mayra means "admirable, wonderful" (Arabic origin). Zaynab means "father's precious jewel" (Arabic origin).

Are Mayra and Zaynab boy or girl names?

Mayra is primarily a girl name. Zaynab is primarily a girl name.

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