How Many People Are Named Zaneta?

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

Zaneta
Very Rare
Slavic

Zaneta is a very rare female name, with only 918 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 359,566 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1987 with 45 births, showing a slow but steady rise since then.

~918
Living in US
1 in 359,566
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Slavic origin, meaning 'gift'
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Gifted Resilient Determined
22
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,718
Worldwide Bearers
#62,451
Global Rank
🇵🇱 Poland
4,571
🇦🇲 Armenia
1,636
🇺🇸 United States
1,366
🇬🇧 England
563
🇱🇻 Latvia
275
🇬🇷 Greece
175
🇩🇪 Germany
155
🇸🇪 Sweden
110
🇨🇿 Czechia
74
🇮🇩 Indonesia
73

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
918 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
128
Would be under 30 (13%)
799
Would be 30–60 (84%)
29
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 956 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
96

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

📜 Zaneta Through the Generations

Zaneta has seen a modest presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1987 when 45 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Zaneta is 42, indicating a generation that came of age during the late 20th century. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 13% under 30, 84% aged 30-60, and only 3% over 60, suggesting a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 35
New York 28
Illinois 17
Alabama 5
Florida 5
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Zaneta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zaneta's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Zaneta

How Many People Have the Name Zaneta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 918 people in the United States currently share the name Zaneta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 359,566 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zaneta a Common or Rare Name?

Zaneta 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 Zaneta Mean?

Zaneta means "Slavic origin, meaning 'gift'" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Zaneta Most Popular?

The name Zaneta reached peak popularity in 1987, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Zaneta?

Approximately 918 people named Zaneta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 956. That works out to roughly 1 in 359,566 Americans.

Is Zaneta a rare name?

Zaneta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 359,566 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zaneta mean?

Zaneta means "Slavic origin, meaning 'gift'" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Zaneta more male or female?

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

When was Zaneta most popular?

Zaneta peaked in 1987 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US918
All-Time Births956
1 in X1 in 359,566
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1987
World Rank#62,451
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.