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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zulqarnain — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zulmy|Zulu
ArabicBoy→ Stable

Zulqarnain

zool-kar-NAYN · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12225 in 2023

Peak: #12225 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12225 in 2023

Peak: #12225 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20182023

Rank #12225 · Falling since 2018

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicIslamicReligious3-syllableQuranicStrong characterMiddle EasternTraditionalLeadership theme
Character
dual-edged strengthprotective warriorjust leaderbarrier buildermoral courage
STRONG
High confidence

Zulqarnain is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Zulqarnain at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'the two-horned one,' referring to Dhul-Qarnayn (Iskandar/Alexander the Great) in Islamic tradition, symbolizing strength and leadership.
Language root:Arabic · Quranic
Peak rank:#12225 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Zulqarnain Haider
Pakistani cricketer
Similar Sound
QadirKareemAzizMalikNasir
Similar Style
AmirHassanRashidJamalSalim
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zulqarnain
FatimaAishaOmarHassanLaylaIbrahim
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zulqarnain · Overview
Summary

Zulqarnain is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Religious · Strong · Meaningful character
Zulqarnain carries a bold, serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
zulqarnain.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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