Zanya
Every Zanya since 1998 — 619 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zanya
Zanya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,917 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 619 American babies have been named Zanya. Its peak came in 2009, when 52 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 Zanya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zanya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,917 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,138 |
| 2023 | 6 | #15,162 |
| 2022 | 12 | #9,047 |
| 2021 | 14 | #8,018 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,232 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,723 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,412 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,040 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,975 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,430 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,653 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,483 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,554 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,353 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,243 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,248 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,582 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,479 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,563 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,586 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,285 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,793 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,616 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,819 |
| 2000 | 13 | #8,024 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zanya in 2025?
Zanya ranked #11,917 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zanya?
619 babies have been named Zanya in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zanya most popular?
Zanya peaked in 2009, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Zanya a boy or girl name?
Zanya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zanya rising or falling?
Zanya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.