Girl · #10,013 in 2026

Zaylei

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

Current Rank

#10,013

Peak Rank

#6,626 (2020)

Total Babies

150

5-Yr Trend

-30%

2009

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#6626

Peak Rank

150

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zaylei

Zaylei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 17 Zayleis were born — ranking #6,626 that year. As of 2026, Zaylei ranks #10,013 for baby girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 150 Zayleis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Zaylei

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaylei

What does the name Zaylei mean?

Zaylei is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zaylei in 2026?

In 2026, Zaylei ranks #10,013 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaylei most popular?

Zaylei reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #6,626 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Zaylei a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zaylei?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaylei include Chai, Kahlea, Duha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaylei

Zaylei is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 150 births in the dataset. Zaylei's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #6,626. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaylei'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.