Zeynep

Zeynep is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “her father’s jewel.” In 2024 it was given to 108 girls in the United States.

Zeynep at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“her father’s jewel”

About the name Zeynep

Zeynep belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “her father’s jewel” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Zeynep first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1554 in 2022, and in 2024 108 babies received the name — 1,363 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zeynep in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#1554 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Zeynep in 2024
108
Total since 1880
1,363

Zeynep in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#788 in 2021
Babies named Zeynep in 2025
35
Total since 1996
850

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zeynep mean?

Zeynep means “her father’s jewel” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Zeynep a boy or girl name?

Zeynep is a girl name. In 2024, 108 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zeynep?

Zeynep comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Zeynep?

Zeynep first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #1554 in 2022, and 108 babies were given the name in 2024.

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