How Many People Are Named Zaylah?
Complete statistics for the name Zaylah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zaylah is a very rare female name, with only 800 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 412,634 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 805 under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge in various situations.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 805 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
📜 Zaylah Through the Generations
Zaylah emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2023 with 71 births. The name's users are predominantly young, with all 805 individuals being under 30. This trend suggests Zaylah is a rising name among the younger generation, likely influenced by its unique and modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zaylah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zaylah
How Many People Have the Name Zaylah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 800 people in the United States currently share the name Zaylah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 412,634 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zaylah a Common or Rare Name?
Zaylah 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 Zaylah Mean?
Zaylah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zaylah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zaylah Most Popular?
The name Zaylah reached peak popularity in 2023, with 71 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 Zaylah?
Approximately 800 people named Zaylah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 805. That works out to roughly 1 in 412,634 Americans.
Is Zaylah a rare name?
Zaylah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 412,634 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zaylah mean?
Zaylah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zaylah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zaylah are male and 100% are female.
When was Zaylah most popular?
Zaylah peaked in 2023 with 71 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.