How Many People Are Named Zaia?
Complete statistics for the name Zaia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zaia is a very rare female name, with only 556 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 593,011 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 560 bearers under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 560 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zaia Through the Generations
Zaia emerged strongly in 2023 with 129 births, marking its peak year. The name's popularity is rising among younger generations, with all 560 individuals being under 30. This trend suggests Zaia is a name for the future, with no one aged 30 or older yet carrying it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zaia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zaia
How Many People Have the Name Zaia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 412 people in the United States currently share the name Zaia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 804,489 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zaia a Common or Rare Name?
Zaia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zaia Mean?
Zaia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zaia in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Zaia Most Popular?
The name Zaia reached peak popularity in 2023, with 129 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zaia?
Approximately 412 people named Zaia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 412. That works out to roughly 1 in 804,489 Americans.
Is Zaia a rare name?
Zaia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 804,489 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zaia mean?
Zaia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zaia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Zaia are male and 97% are female.
When was Zaia most popular?
Zaia peaked in 2023 with 129 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.