How Many People Are Named Zayley?
Complete statistics for the name Zayley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zayley is a very rare female name, with only 256 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,287,724 Americans. The majority of those named Zayley are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 258 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zayley Through the Generations
Zayley saw its peak popularity in 2017 with 38 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, most people named Zayley are under 30, indicating a name favored by younger parents. With an average age of 10, it's clear that Zayley remains a rising trend among newborns.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zayley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zayley
How Many People Have the Name Zayley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 256 people in the United States currently share the name Zayley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,287,724 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zayley a Common or Rare Name?
Zayley 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 Zayley Mean?
Zayley means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zayley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zayley Most Popular?
The name Zayley reached peak popularity in 2017, with 38 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 Zayley?
Approximately 256 people named Zayley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 258. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,287,724 Americans.
Is Zayley a rare name?
Zayley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,287,724 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zayley mean?
Zayley means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zayley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zayley are male and 100% are female.
When was Zayley most popular?
Zayley peaked in 2017 with 38 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.