Girl · #5,510 in 2026

Zaiyah

Name: Popularity of the name Zaiyah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zaiyah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,510

Peak Rank

#5,510 (2026)

Total Babies

244

5-Yr Trend

+32%

2010

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#5510

Peak Rank

244

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zaiyah

Zaiyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2010, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 23 Zaiyahs were born — ranking #5,510 that year. As of 2026, Zaiyah ranks #5,510 for baby girls with 23 births, rising sharply (+32% over the past five years). In total, more than 244 Zaiyahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Zaiyah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zaiyah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Zilla
Zika
Xia
Zinga
Zillah
Zila
Zawa
Zizza
Zerah
Ceja
Saia
Suya

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaiyah

What does the name Zaiyah mean?

Zaiyah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zaiyah in 2026?

In 2026, Zaiyah ranks #5,510 among girls' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaiyah most popular?

Zaiyah reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #5,510 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zaiyah most popular?

Zaiyah has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zaiyah.

Is Zaiyah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zaiyah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Zaiyah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaiyah include Barbarita, Justa, Obdulia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaiyah

Zaiyah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 244 births in the dataset. Zaiyah's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #5,510. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaiyah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.