Zanilah
girl nameZanilah entered the US charts in 2012, peaked at #12713 in 2017, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2012–2025
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rank today
#12713
peak (2017)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #14681 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Zanilah are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Zanilah is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zanilah in 2025?
- Zanilah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Zanilah most popular?
- Zanilah peaked in 2017, reaching #12713 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zanilah with classmates?
- Zanilah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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