Zaha vs Zuleyma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zaha

Girl #6,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, glowing with light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Iraqi Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,221
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Za

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zaha Rank #6,221
Zuleyma Rank #6,198

Zuleyma is more popular, ranked #6198 vs #6221 for Zaha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Zaha ___

  • Zaha Leila
  • Zaha Nour
  • Zaha Sara
  • Zaha Grace
  • Zaha Marie
  • Zaha Elena

Zuleyma ___

  • Zuleyma Rose
  • Zuleyma Maria
  • Zuleyma Sofia
  • Zuleyma Isabel
  • Zuleyma Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Zaha

Layla Nour Zara Amir Khalid

If you choose Zuleyma

Yasmin Aisha Fatima Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zaha or Zuleyma more popular?

Zuleyma is more popular, ranked #6198 compared to Zaha at #6221 in the United States.

What do Zaha and Zuleyma mean?

Zaha means "shining, glowing with light" (Arabic origin). Zuleyma means "peace, wholeness" (Arabic/Hebrew via Solomon origin).

Are Zaha and Zuleyma boy or girl names?

Zaha is primarily a girl name. Zuleyma is primarily a girl name.

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