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Khadija vs Zainab

Which is more popular?
Khadija and Zainab are given to a similar number of US babies today.
KhadijaZainab
Meaning Early-born child A fragrant flowering plant; adornment
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation kha-DEE-jah ZAY-nab
Syllables 3 2
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (258)2025 (338)
In 202500
TrendRisingRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Khadija Zainab
1960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeKhadijaZainab
2020s 1,295 1,806
2010s 1,555 2,720
2000s 963 1,699
1990s 826 777
1980s 379 265
1970s 215 47
1960s 38 0
1950s 0 12

What does Khadija mean?

Khadija (خديجة, Khadija) is classically explained from the root kh-d-j with the sense of an 'early' or premature birth. Its prominence comes above all from Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to accept Islam, so the name's religious and historical weight dominates its everyday meaning.

What does Zainab mean?

Zainab (زينب, Zaynab) is traditionally the name of a fragrant flowering plant or tree; it is also parsed as containing zayn ('adornment, beauty'). It was borne by daughters and wives within the Prophet Muhammad's family, giving it strong historical standing. Variants include Zaynab and Zeinab.

Frequently asked questions

Is Khadija or Zainab more popular?

Khadija and Zainab are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Khadija and Zainab?

Khadija means Early-born child (arabic origin), while Zainab means A fragrant flowering plant; adornment (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Khadija or Zainab?

In US records, Khadija first appears in 0 and Zainab in 0, so Khadija has the longer recorded history.