Zeynep is the Turkish form of the Arabic Zaynab, the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Its meaning is uncertain; it is usually explained as "fragrant flower" or "father's ornament". For decades it has been one of the most popular girls' names in Turkey. In the United States Zeynep ranked number 8026 in 2000, climbed to a peak of number 1555 in 2022 and stands at number 2098 among girls' names in 2025.