Zada
Every Zada since 1880 — 3,108 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zada
Zada is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,754 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,108 American babies have been named Zada. Its peak came in 2006, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Zada stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zada year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,754 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,949 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,741 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,221 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,240 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,072 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,649 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,493 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,344 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,324 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,210 |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,076 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,570 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,804 |
| 2011 | 72 | #2,533 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,202 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,824 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2,688 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,683 |
| 2006 | 96 | #2,068 |
| 2005 | 95 | #2,003 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,480 |
| 2003 | 62 | #2,608 |
| 2002 | 70 | #2,329 |
| 2001 | 70 | #2,302 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,333 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,759 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #9,061 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,989 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,726 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,420 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,596 |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,590 |
| 1935 | 27 | #1,448 |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,319 |
| 1925 | 43 | #1,195 |
| 1920 | 37 | #1,280 |
| 1915 | 37 | #1,139 |
| 1910 | 35 | #722 |
| 1905 | 17 | #923 |
| 1900 | 25 | #741 |
| 1895 | 11 | #1,052 |
| 1890 | 9 | #1,004 |
| 1885 | 7 | #919 |
| 1880 | 13 | #491 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zada in 2025?
Zada ranked #4,754 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zada?
3,108 babies have been named Zada in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zada most popular?
Zada peaked in 2006, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Zada a boy or girl name?
Zada is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zada rising or falling?
Zada is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.