How Many People Are Named Zaiya?
Complete statistics for the name Zaiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zaiya is a very rare female name, with only 520 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 634,040 Americans. The majority of those named Zaiya are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 524 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
📜 Zaiya Through the Generations
Zaiya has seen a notable rise in popularity, particularly in recent years. With 45 births in 2023 marking its peak, the name continues to gain traction among parents seeking a unique moniker. Currently, the average age of someone named Zaiya is around 10, indicating that the name is predominantly used by younger generations, with 524 individuals under 30 and none over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zaiya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zaiya
How Many People Have the Name Zaiya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 520 people in the United States currently share the name Zaiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 634,040 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zaiya a Common or Rare Name?
Zaiya 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 Zaiya Mean?
Zaiya means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zaiya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zaiya Most Popular?
The name Zaiya reached peak popularity in 2023, with 45 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 Zaiya?
Approximately 520 people named Zaiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 524. That works out to roughly 1 in 634,040 Americans.
Is Zaiya a rare name?
Zaiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 634,040 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zaiya mean?
Zaiya means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zaiya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zaiya are male and 100% are female.
When was Zaiya most popular?
Zaiya peaked in 2023 with 45 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.