Declining since 2020, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Zanylah since 2007
Babies named Zanylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Zanylah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007. Its popularity peaked in 2019, and it has been declining since 2020, as shown in the trajectory data. The name was given to roughly 1 in every 76,537 girls in 2025, ranking 5,722. Its highest usage has been in Florida, the top state for the name. Zanylah fits a broader trend of creative, melodic names starting with 'Z' and ending in 'lah', reflecting parents' desire for distinctive yet familiar-sounding choices. The name has no historical or cultural roots, but its phonetic appeal has given it a niche presence in the American naming landscape.
Zanylah is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It likely emerged from the trend of creating distinctive, melodic names by combining popular phonetic elements, such as the initial 'Z' from names like Zara and the 'lah' ending from names like Aaliyah. There is no known historical or linguistic derivation.
Where Zanylah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zani, Zany
Sibling names for Zanylah
Names that share Zanylah's style, for a brother or sister.
