How Many People Are Named Zaila?
Complete statistics for the name Zaila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zaila is a very rare female name, with only 821 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 401,751 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2023 with 101 births, showing its rise as a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, indicating that people named Zaila are destined to achieve great things.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 827 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
📜 Zaila Through the Generations
Zaila has seen a steady increase in usage since its inception, with a notable peak in 2023. With 827 under-30 individuals and none over 60, it's clear that Zaila is a genuinely modern name, embraced by younger generations. Its rarity and recent surge make it stand out among other names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zaila's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zaila
How Many People Have the Name Zaila?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 821 people in the United States currently share the name Zaila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 401,751 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zaila a Common or Rare Name?
Zaila 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 Zaila Mean?
Zaila means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zaila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zaila Most Popular?
The name Zaila reached peak popularity in 2023, with 101 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 Zaila?
Approximately 821 people named Zaila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 827. That works out to roughly 1 in 401,751 Americans.
Is Zaila a rare name?
Zaila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 401,751 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zaila mean?
Zaila means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zaila more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zaila are male and 100% are female.
When was Zaila most popular?
Zaila peaked in 2023 with 101 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.