Rising since 2004, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Zanyla since 2004
Babies named Zanyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 264 |
| 2020s | 208 |
Meaning & origin
Zanyla is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, reflecting the ongoing trend of inventive, sound-driven names. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, when it ranked 3832nd nationally. The name is most common in Georgia and Florida, where about 1 in 42,297 baby girls received the name in the most recent data year. Zanyla's rising trajectory since 2004 suggests it is gaining steady, if modest, usage among parents seeking a distinctive and contemporary-sounding option.
Zanyla is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It appears to follow the trend of creating distinctive feminine names by combining a stylish initial sound, such as the 'Z' found in names like Zara or Zayn, with a melodic ending like -la or -yla. There is no known historical or linguistic derivation, and the name does not appear in any traditional naming conventions.
Where Zanyla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zanny, Zan, LaLa
Sibling names for Zanyla
Names that share Zanyla's style, for a brother or sister.
