Zaya
boy nameZaya entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #8154 in 2018, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
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rank today
#8154
peak (2018)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9265 |
| 2010s | #10141 |
| 2020s | #10623 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Zaya are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Zaya is a kid of about 8 — 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 Zaya in 2025?
- Zaya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Zaya most popular?
- Zaya peaked in 2018, reaching #8154 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zaya with classmates?
- Zaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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