How Many People Are Named Zaniah?

Complete statistics for the name Zaniah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Zaniah
Very Rare
1,730
Estimated People
1 in 190,751
1 in X Americans
2008
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
Loading…
Meaning
Loading…
Tradition
📖 Full Meaning & Origin →
💡 Key Insights

Loading insights…

Popularity Score

Loading…

Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,730 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 15

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 6
California 82
Florida 157
Georgia 58
Illinois 30
Indiana 5
Louisiana 12
Maryland 5
Missouri 6
North Carolina 49
New Jersey 27
New York 72
Ohio 5
Pennsylvania 11
South Carolina 19
Texas 180
Virginia 5
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
Famous People Named Zaniah
⏳ Loading famous people…
📄 About the Name Zaniah

How Many People Have the Name Zaniah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,730 people in the United States currently share the name Zaniah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 190,751 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Zaniah a Common or Rare Name?

Zaniah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Zaniah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Zaniah are covered in full on the Zaniah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Zaniah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Zaniah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Zaniah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Zaniah Most Popular?

The name Zaniah reached peak popularity in 2008, with 130 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Zaniah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Zaniah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

✨ Similar Names to Zaniah
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zaniah?

Approximately 1,730 people in the United States share the name Zaniah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Zaniah a rare name?

Zaniah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 190,751 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zaniah mean?

The meaning and origin of Zaniah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Zaniah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zaniah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Zaniah most popular?

The name Zaniah reached its peak in 2008, with 130 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,730
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 190,751
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2008
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the rarity score of any first or last name instantly

Check Name Stats
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset — birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.