Zamia
Every Zamia since 1998 — 357 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zamia
Zamia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,163 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 357 American babies have been named Zamia. Its peak came in 2021, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zamia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zamia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #13,163 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,957 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,600 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,522 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,945 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,940 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,330 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,096 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,800 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,384 |
| 2015 | 15 | #8,001 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,940 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,572 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,412 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,180 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,689 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,879 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,070 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,095 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,590 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,877 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,880 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,391 |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,099 |
| 2001 | 8 | #12,039 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,862 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zamia in 2025?
Zamia ranked #13,163 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zamia?
357 babies have been named Zamia in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zamia most popular?
Zamia peaked in 2021, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Zamia a boy or girl name?
Zamia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zamia rising or falling?
Zamia has been roughly stable over the past decade.