Zaia
Every Zaia since 2003 — 627 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaia
Zaia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,644 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 627 American babies have been named Zaia. Its peak came in 2023, when 130 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Zaia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,644 | — | — |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,412 | — | — |
| 2023 | 120 | #1,723 | 10 | #8,238 |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,364 | 7 | #10,825 |
| 2021 | 53 | #3,110 | — | — |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,888 | — | — |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,159 | — | — |
| 2018 | 27 | #5,006 | — | — |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,799 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,394 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,601 | — | — |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,045 | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,221 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,937 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,127 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,922 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,250 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2005 | 5 | #19,153 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,785 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,312 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaia in 2025?
Zaia ranked #2,644 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaia?
627 babies have been named Zaia in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaia most popular?
Zaia peaked in 2023, when 130 newborns received the name.
Is Zaia a boy or girl name?
Zaia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaia rising or falling?
Zaia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.