Declining since 2001, #943 for girls today.
Popularity of Zaria since 1982
Babies named Zaria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 1,561 |
| 2000s | 4,326 |
| 2010s | 3,423 |
| 2020s | 1,960 |
Meaning & origin
Zaria entered U.S. records in 1982 and climbed to its peak rank of 943 in 2000, with roughly 1 in 5,866 newborn girls receiving the name in 2025. Its trajectory has been falling since 2001, but it remains a distinctive choice, particularly in states like Mississippi, Nevada, and Georgia where it has shown above-average usage. The name likely draws from the Slavic word for dawn, a meaning that gives it a luminous quality without being overly common. Its sound aligns with the modern taste for names ending in -ia, yet its roots in Eastern European mythology offer a subtle layer of depth.
Zaria is likely a modern English adaptation of Zarya, a Slavic name meaning 'dawn' or 'morning light'. Zarya appears in various Slavic mythologies as a goddess of dawn. The name entered American usage in the late 20th century and gained moderate popularity, influenced by sound-alike names like Maria and Aria.
Where Zaria is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zara, Ria, Zari
Variants: Zarya
Sibling names for Zaria
Names that share Zaria's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Nia, Elara, Kalina, Sonia, Lena, Jahzara, Abria, Jakeria, Jameria, Kiasia, Nasiyah, Nykia, Shamaria, Zykia, Azyiah, Jakyia, Shaquala, Teliyah, Antavia, Ahjanae, Azarria, Dazaria, Daziya, Jalexia, Kameria, Nygeria, Takhia, Zakara, Zyaira
Brothers: Zane, Milan, Kiran, Dmitri, Leo, Antwon, Daquan, Demarco, Jamar, Semaj, Tayvon, Zamari, Daquon, Jamare, Quavon, Trayveon, Jontrell, Raequan, Tiquan, Tiyon, Tyreek, Zavon, Keisean, Dequante, Emonte, Jaekwon, Kadarrius, Keaundre, Marquelle, Nycere, Tavious
Names like Zaria
Names whose popularity has moved with Zaria's over the last 50 years.
