Rising since 2004, #3,342 for girls today.
Popularity of Zaylah since 2002
Babies named Zaylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 428 |
| 2020s | 368 |
Meaning & origin
Zaylah first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 2002, making it a very recent addition to the pool of given names. It experienced a slow but steady rise in usage through the 2000s and 2010s, peaking in 2023 at rank 3131. In 2025, it ranked 3342, with a rate of 1 in 34941 girls. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting its popularity in states with large, diverse populations. The trajectory has been consistently rising since 2004, driven by the appeal of the initial Z and the melodic -ayla ending. Zaylah's modern coinage means it has no long history or traditional associations, making it a blank slate for a new generation.
Zaylah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, part of a trend of names beginning with Z. It may be a creative spelling of Zayla, itself a variant of Zara (Arabic for 'princess' or 'flower') or Zayda (Arabic for 'prosperous'). However, the name is most likely a modern coinage, combining the popular Z- prefix with the fashionable -ayla suffix seen in names like Kayla and Layla.
Where Zaylah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zay, Zay-Zay
Sibling names for Zaylah
Names that share Zaylah's style, for a brother or sister.
