Girl · #8,620 in 2026

Zaylia

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

Current Rank

#8,620

Peak Rank

#7,636 (2019)

Total Babies

161

5-Yr Trend

+12%

2009

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#7636

Peak Rank

161

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zaylia

Zaylia 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 2019, when 14 Zaylias were born — ranking #7,713 that year. As of 2026, Zaylia ranks #8,620 for baby girls with 11 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 161 Zaylias 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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Names that sound like Zaylia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zaylia 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 Zaylia

What does the name Zaylia mean?

Zaylia 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 Zaylia in 2026?

In 2026, Zaylia ranks #8,620 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaylia most popular?

Zaylia reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #7,636 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Zaylia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zaylia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaylia include Emmalou, Kenlyn, Karolynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaylia

Zaylia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 161 births in the dataset. Zaylia's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #7,636. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaylia'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.