Zayla
Every Zayla since 1994 — 3,949 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zayla
Zayla is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,012 in 2025 with 248 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,949 American babies have been named Zayla. Its peak came in 2023, when 351 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 Zayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 248 | #1,012 |
| 2024 | 262 | #989 |
| 2023 | 351 | #801 |
| 2022 | 338 | #830 |
| 2021 | 289 | #922 |
| 2020 | 209 | #1,139 |
| 2019 | 217 | #1,122 |
| 2018 | 223 | #1,107 |
| 2017 | 208 | #1,181 |
| 2016 | 189 | #1,283 |
| 2015 | 172 | #1,381 |
| 2014 | 198 | #1,234 |
| 2013 | 151 | #1,478 |
| 2012 | 144 | #1,538 |
| 2011 | 128 | #1,665 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1,941 |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,315 |
| 2008 | 75 | #2,536 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,287 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,727 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,874 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,705 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,217 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,497 |
| 2001 | 24 | #5,008 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,310 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zayla in 2025?
Zayla ranked #1,012 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 248 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zayla?
3,949 babies have been named Zayla in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zayla most popular?
Zayla peaked in 2023, when 351 newborns received the name.
Is Zayla a boy or girl name?
Zayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zayla rising or falling?
Zayla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.