Zaya
Every Zaya since 1994 — 2,590 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaya
Zaya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,317 in 2025 with 170 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 2,590 American babies have been named Zaya. Its peak came in 2023, when 207 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 Zaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 170 | #1,317 | — | — |
| 2024 | 157 | #1,424 | — | — |
| 2023 | 207 | #1,167 | — | — |
| 2022 | 187 | #1,283 | 5 | #14,313 |
| 2021 | 166 | #1,342 | 6 | #12,125 |
| 2020 | 155 | #1,417 | 8 | #9,544 |
| 2019 | 155 | #1,440 | — | — |
| 2018 | 162 | #1,390 | 9 | #8,806 |
| 2017 | 198 | #1,216 | 6 | #12,231 |
| 2016 | 183 | #1,312 | 6 | #12,161 |
| 2015 | 89 | #2,151 | 8 | #9,556 |
| 2014 | 120 | #1,745 | — | — |
| 2013 | 135 | #1,597 | — | — |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,759 | — | — |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,071 | 5 | #14,332 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,813 | — | — |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,375 | — | — |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,571 | — | — |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,706 | — | — |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,378 | — | — |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,262 | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,962 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,295 | — | — |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,437 | — | — |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,951 | — | — |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,702 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaya in 2025?
Zaya ranked #1,317 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 170 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaya?
2,590 babies have been named Zaya in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaya most popular?
Zaya peaked in 2023, when 207 newborns received the name.
Is Zaya a boy or girl name?
Zaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaya rising or falling?
Zaya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.