Rising since 2003, #2,514 for girls today.
Popularity of Zalayah since 2002
Babies named Zalayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 268 |
| 2020s | 434 |
Meaning & origin
Zalayah is a modern American coinage that has seen consistent growth since first appearing in the Social Security Administration's data in 2002. It reached its peak rank of 2,514 in 2022, and as of 2025, approximately 1 in every 22,961 newborn girls receives the name. The name is most popular in North Carolina, Florida, and California, reflecting its appeal across diverse regions. Zalayah reflects the broader cultural trend of inventing melodic, feminine names using the 'Za' prefix and 'ayah' suffix, such as Zariah and Alayah. Its trajectory has been steadily rising since 2003, suggesting it continues to find favor among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Zalayah is a recent coinage, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 2002. It likely follows the contemporary trend of creating melodic girls' names using the Za- prefix (as in Zara, Zariah) and the -ayah suffix (as in Alayah, Layah). There is no evidence of historical or linguistic roots beyond this modern formation.
Where Zalayah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zala, Layah, Z
Sibling names for Zalayah
Names that share Zalayah's style, for a brother or sister.
