How Many People Are Named Zoila?
Complete statistics for the name Zoila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zoila, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,558 people in the US today, making up 1 in 211,854 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 35 births, and now it's slowly declining, becoming more popular among newer generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 1,883 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zoila Through the Generations
Zoila has seen its most significant presence in the late 20th century, with a peak year of 1988 when 35 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly middle-aged, with 41% falling between 30 and 60 years old. Interestingly, the distribution of ages shows a fair spread, with 30% under 30 and 29% over 60, indicating a diverse generational appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zoila's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Zoila
How Many People Have the Name Zoila?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,558 people in the United States currently share the name Zoila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 211,854 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zoila a Common or Rare Name?
Zoila 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 Zoila Mean?
Zoila means "Spanish origin, means 'life'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zoila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zoila Most Popular?
The name Zoila reached peak popularity in 1988, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Zoila?
Approximately 1,558 people named Zoila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,883. That works out to roughly 1 in 211,854 Americans.
Is Zoila a rare name?
Zoila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 211,854 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zoila mean?
Zoila means "Spanish origin, means 'life'" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Zoila more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zoila are male and 100% are female.
When was Zoila most popular?
Zoila peaked in 1988 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.