Zayah
girl name#3459 in 2025Zayah entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #2638 in 2021, ranks #3459 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2001–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #11374 |
| 2010s | #4229 |
| 2020s | #3077 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zayah has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Fashion outlook
Zayah sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Zayah today is about where Rica stood in 1918 — 4 years past a #2638-sized peak. Within 15 years, Rica had drifted out of the mainstream charts.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Zayah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zayah 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 Zayah in 2025?
- Zayah ranks #3459 among US girl names in 2025, with 44 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zayah most popular?
- Zayah peaked in 2021, reaching #2638 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zayah with classmates?
- Zayah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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