Brilliant, lovely, or fair
Derived from the Arabic name Zulaykha, it is famously associated with the wife of Potiphar in Islamic and Jewish tradition. The name gained literary prominence in the West through Lord Byron and Max Beerbohm. It conveys a sense of exotic beauty and historical depth.
About 17 girls were named Zuleika in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular fatalistic femme fatale of the satirical novel · Zuleika Dobson
British actress known for her roles in Lost and Rome
Puerto Rican actress, model, and Miss Universe 2006
Brazilian feminist writer and communist politician
