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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zayah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zayaan|Zayair
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Zayah

◈

ZY-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2844
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#2844
Popularity score: 20
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2669 in 2021
5yr
+535 ranks
Velocity
+535
Birth frequency
1.6 per 100,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14170 in 2023

Peak: #14057 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

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

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.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #14170 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2844 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Zayah

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2844

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+535 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewNatureUnisex2-syllableModernZ-nameFlower meaningContemporarySoft vibe
Character
flourishing and vital
STRONG
High confidence

Zayah is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2844 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +535 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2844 · very rare
Zayah at a Glance
Meaning:Blooming flower or flourishing. Derived from the Hebrew root meaning to flower or blossom, suggesting growth and vitality.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#2669 in 2021
5yr change:+535 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #2844 · Boy #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ZaraZoeZainaZahraZahara
Similar Style
AriaMaiaRayaKaia◈Leah
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zayah
EzraLeviNoha◈Eden◈IrisAsher◈Maya◈Sage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Zayah illustration
Name Intelligence
Zayah · Overview
Summary

Zayah is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2844 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Zayah scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 535 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Zayah carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Zayah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
zayah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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