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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zaniyla — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zaniyah|Zaniylah
ArabicGirl↑↑ Surging

Zaniyla

ZAN-ee-luh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#15202
↑↑ Surging
#15202
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#8389 in 2020
5yr change
+2343 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 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 #15202 · Falling 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
Arabic girl names
Zaniyla

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #15202

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
+2343 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
32 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernInventedGirl3-syllableWhimsicalPlayfulRareContemporaryZ-initialCreative spellingTrendyLyrical ending
Character
creative spiritbold confidencevibrant energygraceful strength
STRONG
High confidence

Zaniyla is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #15202 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2343 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#15202 · very rare
Zaniyla at a Glance
Meaning:Modern invented name, likely a creative variation blending Zany (playful, spirited) with feminine suffix -yla
Language root:Arabic · Modern English blend
Peak rank:#8389 in 2020
5yr change:+2343 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zaniyla
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zaniyla · Overview
Summary

Zaniyla is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #15202 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Zaniyla scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2343 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Whimsical character
Zaniyla carries a playful, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Zaniyla 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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