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Zaina

Girl name · 24 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zaina: 24 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2008.

Zaina draws from a rich Arabic heritage, ultimately derived from the root *z-y-n*, carrying the lovely meaning of “beauty, grace, and adornment.” It’s a name that has been borne by a few notable figures, perhaps most famously Zaina Jebreen, a prominent Iraqi journalist and human rights activist known for her courageous reporting. While there aren’t direct place connections, the name shares its linguistic root with the Arabic word *zayn*, which appears in place names like Zayn al-Din in parts of the Middle East. A close cousin to the more familiar Zara, Zaina feels both delicate and strong, and its lyrical sound has seen it rise gently in popularity as a cross-cultural choice that celebrates elegance.