Zaina

Zaina is the simplified form of Zaynab, the name of the eldest daughter of Muhammad. Zayna is another accepted spelling, while international forms include Zainabu, which exists in both the Arabic and Swahili languages, and Zenja, which is popular in Bosnia.

Deriving from the masculine Zayn (also spelled Zain), Zaina is an unusual name that is simple to understand and pronounce and has a pleasant meaning, that could work well internationally.

Pronounced ZAY-nuh.

As of October 2026, Zaina ranked #1316 in US births in 2025 SSA.