Girl nameCurrently #1,420 in the USSteady
Zaya
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zaya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Zaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zaya |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 120 |
| 2015 | 97 |
| 2016 | 188 |
| 2017 | 203 |
| 2018 | 171 |
| 2019 | 155 |
| 2020 | 163 |
| 2021 | 171 |
| 2022 | 192 |
| 2023 | 207 |
| 2024 | 157 |
Zaya through the decades
- Zaya peaked in 2023, when 207 babies were named Zaya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zaya has risen 191% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zaya currently ranks #1,420 in the US and is holding steady.