Zaylah
Every Zaylah since 2002 — 852 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaylah
Zaylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,385 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 852 American babies have been named Zaylah. Its peak came in 2023, when 71 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 Zaylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #3,385 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,636 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,516 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,790 |
| 2021 | 67 | #2,607 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,965 |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,270 |
| 2018 | 50 | #3,242 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,345 |
| 2016 | 51 | #3,228 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,772 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,424 |
| 2013 | 47 | #3,403 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,833 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,332 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,377 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,665 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,520 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,533 |
| 2006 | 7 | #15,134 |
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| 2004 | 5 | #18,804 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #18,063 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaylah in 2025?
Zaylah ranked #3,385 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaylah?
852 babies have been named Zaylah in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaylah most popular?
Zaylah peaked in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Zaylah a boy or girl name?
Zaylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaylah rising or falling?
Zaylah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.