Rising since 2009, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Zaylia since 2009
Babies named Zaylia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Zaylia is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2009. As a contemporary coinage, it carries no traditional etymological meaning but follows a popular naming pattern blending the trendy 'Zay' sound with the soft '-lia' suffix. Its usage has been rising steadily since its debut, reaching its peak rank of 7,491 in 2023, when roughly 1 in 114,805 baby girls was named Zaylia. The name has not yet appeared in top state data, indicating its still-niche appeal. Zaylia reflects the broader modern trend of creative, melodic names that prioritize phonetic aesthetics over historical depth, making it a fresh choice for parents seeking a distinctive and contemporary feminine name.
Zaylia is a contemporary invented name, first recorded in U.S. data in 2009. It follows a pattern of names like Zaylee and Zayla, blending the initial 'Zay' sound (popularized by names such as Zayn) with the fashionable feminine suffix '-lia' (from names like Amelia and Natalia). It has no historical or linguistic roots and is considered a modern American coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zay, Zayli
Sibling names for Zaylia
Names that share Zaylia's style, for a brother or sister.
