Girl · #8,943 in 2026

Zayley

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

Current Rank

#8,943

Peak Rank

#3,919 (2017)

Total Babies

278

5-Yr Trend

-48%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#3919

Peak Rank

278

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zayley

Zayley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 38 Zayleys were born — ranking #3,919 that year. As of 2026, Zayley ranks #8,943 for baby girls with 10 births, falling sharply (-48%). In total, more than 278 Zayleys 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

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Zayley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zayley 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 Zayley

What does the name Zayley mean?

Zayley is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zayley in 2026?

In 2026, Zayley ranks #8,943 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Zayley most popular?

Zayley reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #3,919 that year with 38 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Zayley a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zayley?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zayley include Theckla, Lurley, Irby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zayley

Zayley is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 278 births in the dataset. Zayley's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #3,919. Use the chart and map above to compare Zayley'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.