How Many People Are Named Zayleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Zayleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zayleigh is a very rare female name, with only 871 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 378,756 Americans. The majority of those named Zayleigh are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 877 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zayleigh Through the Generations
Zayleigh has seen a steady rise in popularity since its inception, peaking in 2019 with 95 births. With an average age of 9, it's clear that this name is predominantly favored by younger parents. The name's current trend suggests it will continue to grow in usage among the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zayleigh's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zayleigh
How Many People Have the Name Zayleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 871 people in the United States currently share the name Zayleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 378,756 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zayleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Zayleigh 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 Zayleigh Mean?
Zayleigh 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 Zayleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zayleigh Most Popular?
The name Zayleigh reached peak popularity in 2019, with 95 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 Zayleigh?
Approximately 871 people named Zayleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 877. That works out to roughly 1 in 378,756 Americans.
Is Zayleigh a rare name?
Zayleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 378,756 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zayleigh mean?
Zayleigh means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zayleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zayleigh are male and 100% are female.
When was Zayleigh most popular?
Zayleigh peaked in 2019 with 95 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.