Zania
Every Zania since 1983 — 886 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zania
Zania is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,913 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 886 American babies have been named Zania. Its peak came in 2006, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Zania stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zania year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,913 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,635 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,240 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,972 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,947 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,078 |
| 2019 | 17 | #7,016 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,784 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,039 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,656 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,651 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,987 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,482 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,780 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,352 |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,744 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,222 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,708 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,245 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,886 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,364 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,284 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,231 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,886 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,784 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,979 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,638 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,495 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zania in 2025?
Zania ranked #5,913 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zania?
886 babies have been named Zania in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zania most popular?
Zania peaked in 2006, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Zania a boy or girl name?
Zania is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zania rising or falling?
Zania is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.