Declining since 2017, #3,712 for girls today.
Popularity of Zailey since 2000
Babies named Zailey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 171 |
| 2010s | 636 |
| 2020s | 324 |
Meaning & origin
Zailey is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. records in 2000. It reached its peak popularity in 2018, but has been on a steady decline since 2017. As of 2025, it ranks 3,712th nationally, with approximately 1 in 40,182 girls receiving the name. It is most commonly found in Texas. The name seems to be a Z-initial spin on Bailey, fitting the trend of creative -ley names popular in the 2010s. While not rooted in any historical tradition, Zailey appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name for their daughters.
Zailey first appeared in U.S. records in 2000. It is almost certainly a modern coinage, formed by substituting the initial letter of Bailey (a surname-turned-first-name of English origin) with Z. Its peak year was 2018, and it has since declined in use. There is no traditional etymology or historical usage.
Where Zailey is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zay, Lee, Zaza
Sibling names for Zailey
Names that share Zailey's style, for a brother or sister.
