Zainaldeen
An Arabic name meaning "adornment" or "glory of religion".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Zainaldeen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zainaldeen today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zainaldeen births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zainaldeen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zainaldeen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2021 SSA rank
#14,038
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Zainaldeen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zainaldeen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zainaldeen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zainaldeen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zainaldeen
The name Zainaldeen has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is a combination of two words: "Zain," meaning "adornment" or "beauty," and "al-Deen," which translates to "the religion" or "the faith." Together, Zainaldeen can be interpreted as "the adornment of the religion" or "the beauty of the faith."
This name is closely tied to the Islamic tradition and is believed to have been derived from the teachings of the Quran and the life of Prophet Muhammad. It reflects the reverence for faith and the pursuit of spiritual beauty within the Islamic faith.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zainaldeen can be found in medieval Islamic literature and historical accounts. It was commonly used among Arab scholars, poets, and religious figures during the golden age of Islamic civilization, particularly in regions such as Persia, Mesopotamia, and the Levant.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Zainaldeen. One such individual was Zainaldeen Al-Razi, a Persian polymath who lived from 854 to 925 CE. He was a renowned physician, philosopher, and alchemist, credited with significant contributions to various fields of knowledge.
Another prominent figure was Zainaldeen Al-Junaid, a Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE. He was a revered spiritual teacher and is considered a pivotal figure in the development of Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.
In the 13th century, Zainaldeen Al-Amili was a renowned Shia scholar and jurist from Jabal Amil, Lebanon. He made significant contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and left a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of his time.
During the 14th century, Zainaldeen Al-Khwarizmi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Khwarizm, Persia (modern-day Uzbekistan). He is credited with introducing the concept of algebra and developing pioneering works in the field of mathematics.
In more recent times, Zainaldeen Al-Mousawi was a prominent Lebanese philosopher and writer who lived from 1911 to 1994. He was a vocal advocate for Arab nationalism and played a significant role in shaping modern Arab thought and literature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Zainaldeen throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted significance within the Islamic tradition and its association with scholarly pursuits, spiritual enlightenment, and intellectual achievements.
People
Zainaldeen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zainaldeen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zainaldeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zainaldeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zainaldeen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Zainaldeen a common name?
We classify Zainaldeen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zainaldeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Zainaldeen was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zainaldeen is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zainaldeen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zainaldeen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zainaldeen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zainaldeen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zainaldeen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zainaldeen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Zainaldeen?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Zainaldeen, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.