Zamzam
Every Zamzam since 1999 — 308 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zamzam
Zamzam is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,168 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 308 American babies have been named Zamzam. Its peak came in 2015, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Zamzam stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zamzam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #13,168 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,137 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,169 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,666 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,406 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,397 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,458 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,403 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,280 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,860 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,443 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,049 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,598 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,137 |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,132 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,690 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8,047 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,592 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,907 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,275 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,442 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,750 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,755 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,234 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,945 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zamzam in 2025?
Zamzam ranked #13,168 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zamzam?
308 babies have been named Zamzam in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zamzam most popular?
Zamzam peaked in 2015, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Zamzam a boy or girl name?
Zamzam is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zamzam rising or falling?
Zamzam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.