How Many People Are Named Zylah?
Complete statistics for the name Zylah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zylah is a very rare female name, with only 1,300 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 253,929 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2024 with 140 births, showing it's a rising trend among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 1,308 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zylah Through the Generations
Zylah has seen a surge in usage, particularly among parents seeking unique names for their children. With 1,308 total births recorded since its inception, the name has gained traction in recent years, especially among those under 30. Its peak year in 2024 indicates a growing trend, with the majority of individuals named Zylah being young adults or children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zylah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zylah
How Many People Have the Name Zylah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,300 people in the United States currently share the name Zylah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 253,929 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zylah a Common or Rare Name?
Zylah 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 Zylah Mean?
Zylah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zylah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zylah Most Popular?
The name Zylah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 140 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 Zylah?
Approximately 1,300 people named Zylah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,308. That works out to roughly 1 in 253,929 Americans.
Is Zylah a rare name?
Zylah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 253,929 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zylah mean?
Zylah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zylah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zylah are male and 100% are female.
When was Zylah most popular?
Zylah peaked in 2024 with 140 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.