Zain
Pronunciation: [ z-AYN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 317 babies have been named Zain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,204 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,204
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Zain is also used as a boy name, ranked #556.
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About the Name Zain
Zain is a girl name .
Is Zain a boy or girl name? Zain is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,204 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #556. Zain is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zain is currently ranked #9,204 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Zain include Zainab, Zaira, Zaina, Zaia, Zaida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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