How Many People Are Named Zayra?
Complete statistics for the name Zayra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zayra, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,627 people in the US, making up 1 in 202,780 Americans. The majority, 86%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 1,644 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zayra Through the Generations
Zayra peaked in popularity in 2004 with 82 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. As of now, most people named Zayra are young, with 1,418 under 30 and only 226 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zayra's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zayra
How Many People Have the Name Zayra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,627 people in the United States currently share the name Zayra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 202,780 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zayra a Common or Rare Name?
Zayra 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 Zayra Mean?
Zayra 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 Zayra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zayra Most Popular?
The name Zayra reached peak popularity in 2004, with 82 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Zayra?
Approximately 1,627 people named Zayra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,644. That works out to roughly 1 in 202,780 Americans.
Is Zayra a rare name?
Zayra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 202,780 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zayra mean?
Zayra means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zayra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zayra are male and 100% are female.
When was Zayra most popular?
Zayra peaked in 2004 with 82 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.