Zylah
Every Zylah since 2001 — 1,445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zylah
Zylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,547 in 2025 with 137 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 1,445 American babies have been named Zylah. Its peak came in 2024, when 140 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 Zylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 137 | #1,547 |
| 2024 | 140 | #1,535 |
| 2023 | 139 | #1,543 |
| 2022 | 128 | #1,658 |
| 2021 | 131 | #1,611 |
| 2020 | 111 | #1,791 |
| 2019 | 74 | #2,427 |
| 2018 | 81 | #2,274 |
| 2017 | 87 | #2,199 |
| 2016 | 75 | #2,462 |
| 2015 | 55 | #3,091 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,808 |
| 2013 | 38 | #4,001 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,710 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,806 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,492 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,316 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,528 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,923 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,604 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,461 |
| 2004 | 7 | #14,175 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,438 |
| 2002 | 5 | #18,085 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,976 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zylah in 2025?
Zylah ranked #1,547 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 137 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zylah?
1,445 babies have been named Zylah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zylah most popular?
Zylah peaked in 2024, when 140 newborns received the name.
Is Zylah a boy or girl name?
Zylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zylah rising or falling?
Zylah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.