Declining since 2020, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Zamaya since 1999
Babies named Zamaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 357 |
| 2020s | 180 |
Meaning & origin
Zamaya is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 1999. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking 6,116th, but has been declining since 2020. Given its novelty, the name lacks established etymological or cultural roots, and its meaning remains uncertain. It is likely a creative combination of the fashionable Z- prefix and the popular suffix 'maya,' similar to names like Amaya and Samaya. The name is almost exclusively given to girls. As of 2025, about one in 84,593 newborns are named Zamaya.
Zamaya first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. It likely follows the modern trend of blending the popular initial Z with the fashionable suffix 'maya' (itself derived from Maya or Amaya). The name has no known historical or linguistic roots and is considered a contemporary invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z, Zaza, Maya
Sibling names for Zamaya
Names that share Zamaya's style, for a brother or sister.
