Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Zhaniya

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

Current Rank

#15,244

Peak Rank

#9,670 (2003)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2021

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#9670

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zhaniya

Zhaniya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 10 Zhaniyas were born — ranking #9,670 that year. As of 2026, Zhaniya ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 88 Zhaniyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Zhaniya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zhaniya 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 Zhaniya

What does the name Zhaniya mean?

Zhaniya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zhaniya in 2026?

In 2026, Zhaniya ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Zhaniya most popular?

Zhaniya reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #9,670 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Zhaniya a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zhaniya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zhaniya include Dorah, Tema, Beni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zhaniya

Zhaniya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 88 births in the dataset. Zhaniya's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #9,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Zhaniya'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.