Zaila
Every Zaila since 2000 — 911 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaila
Zaila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,213 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 911 American babies have been named Zaila. Its peak came in 2023, when 101 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 Zaila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | #2,213 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,748 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,964 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,423 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,714 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,839 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,917 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,849 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,917 |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,705 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,226 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,546 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,700 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,551 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,240 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,208 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,332 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,743 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,513 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,233 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,885 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,707 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,752 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,391 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,489 |
| 2000 | 7 | #13,141 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaila in 2025?
Zaila ranked #2,213 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaila?
911 babies have been named Zaila in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaila most popular?
Zaila peaked in 2023, when 101 newborns received the name.
Is Zaila a boy or girl name?
Zaila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaila rising or falling?
Zaila is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.