How Many People Are Named Zalaya?

Complete statistics for the name Zalaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zalaya
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Zalaya is a very rare female name, with only 518 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 637,593 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2023 with 65 births, showing it's a rising, modern choice.

~518
Living in US
1 in 637,593
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Determined
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

614
Worldwide Bearers
#968,397
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
84
🇺🇸 United States
518
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
2
🇧🇯 Benin
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇳🇪 Niger
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
518 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 8
521
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 521 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
35

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zalaya Through the Generations

Zalaya has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, particularly among younger parents. With 521 total births recorded since its inception, the name has become increasingly favored, especially among those under 30. This trend suggests that Zalaya is likely to continue growing in usage as more families discover its unique charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 28
Florida 12
California 10
Georgia 10
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Zalaya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zalaya's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Zalaya

How Many People Have the Name Zalaya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 518 people in the United States currently share the name Zalaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 637,593 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zalaya a Common or Rare Name?

Zalaya 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 Zalaya Mean?

Zalaya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zalaya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Zalaya Most Popular?

The name Zalaya reached peak popularity in 2023, with 65 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 Zalaya?

Approximately 518 people named Zalaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 521. That works out to roughly 1 in 637,593 Americans.

Is Zalaya a rare name?

Zalaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 637,593 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zalaya mean?

Zalaya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Zalaya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zalaya are male and 100% are female.

When was Zalaya most popular?

Zalaya peaked in 2023 with 65 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US518
All-Time Births521
1 in X1 in 637,593
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2023
World Rank#968,397
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.