How Many People Are Named Zamzam?
Complete statistics for the name Zamzam: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zamzam is a very rare female name, with only 299 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,104,607 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2015 with 20 births, and it's a genuinely modern name with all its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 301 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zamzam Through the Generations
Zamzam has seen a steady rise in popularity over the years, with its peak occurring in 2015 when 20 babies were given this name. As of now, there are 299 individuals named Zamzam living in the United States, all under the age of 30. This makes it a truly contemporary choice, reflecting the trends of modern naming conventions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Zamzam
Zamzam is a given name of East African origin.…
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Other names sharing Zamzam's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zamzam
How Many People Have the Name Zamzam?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 299 people in the United States currently share the name Zamzam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,104,607 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zamzam a Common or Rare Name?
Zamzam 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 Zamzam Mean?
Zamzam means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zamzam in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zamzam Most Popular?
The name Zamzam reached peak popularity in 2015, with 20 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 Zamzam?
Approximately 299 people named Zamzam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 301. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,104,607 Americans.
Is Zamzam a rare name?
Zamzam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,104,607 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zamzam mean?
Zamzam means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zamzam more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zamzam are male and 100% are female.
When was Zamzam most popular?
Zamzam peaked in 2015 with 20 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.