Yusra vs Zainab

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yusra

Girl #953 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the one who brings ease"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#953
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yus

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Yusra Rank #953
Zainab Rank #852

Zainab is more popular, ranked #852 vs #953 for Yusra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Yusra ___

  • Yusra Fatima
  • Yusra Nour
  • Yusra Leila
  • Yusra Amira
  • Yusra Salma
  • Yusra Hana

Zainab ___

  • Zainab Fatima
  • Zainab Amira
  • Zainab Noor
  • Zainab Layla
  • Zainab Yasmin
  • Zainab Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Yusra

Yasmin Layla Omar Tariq Nadia

If you choose Zainab

Fatima Aisha Maryam Hassan Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yusra or Zainab more popular?

Zainab is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Yusra at #953 in the United States.

What do Yusra and Zainab mean?

Yusra means "the one who brings ease" (Arabic origin). Zainab means "fragrant flowering tree" (Arabic origin).

Are Yusra and Zainab boy or girl names?

Yusra is primarily a girl name. Zainab is primarily a girl name.

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