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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zaleyah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zaleya|Zali
HebrewGirl↑↑ Surging

Zaleyah

zay-LEE-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#8912
↑↑ Surging
#8912
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#8912 in 2024
5yr change
+1362 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8912 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Zaleyah

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8912

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1362 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernInventedHebrew-inspired3-syllableZ-initialFeminineContemporaryRareMelodicTrending
STRONG
High confidence

Zaleyah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8912 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1362 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#8912 · very rare
Zaleyah at a Glance
Meaning:Modern invented name, likely a blend of Zoe (Greek: 'life') and Leah (Hebrew: 'weary'), popular in contemporary American naming traditions
Language root:Hebrew · Contemporary English
Peak rank:#8912 in 2024
5yr change:+1362 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ZaliaLaylaAaliyahZaraLeahAliyah
Similar Style
ArabellaAmeliaOpheliaIslaNaomiMalia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zaleyah
AriaLunaSophiaEmmaMia◈AvaAuroraIsla
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Ophelia
Greek · #261
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Isla
Scottish · #35
→ Stable
Naomi
Hebrew · #44
→ Stable
Malia
English · #326
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zaleyah · Overview
Summary

Zaleyah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8912 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Zaleyah scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1362 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Whimsical character
Zaleyah carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Zaleyah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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