Rising since 2008, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Zeya since 2002
Babies named Zeya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Zeya entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2002, a time when names starting with 'Z' and ending in 'eya' were gaining fashionable traction. Its trajectory has been steadily rising since 2008, reaching a peak popularity rank of 5,238 in 2021. In 2025, the name remained rare, with a 1-in-66,969 birth rate. The name is most frequently given in California. While its exact origins are debatable, Zeya fits a modern pattern of melodic, vowel-heavy names. Its meaning, whether rooted in Mongolian 'fate' or purely a contemporary invention, adds an air of mystery. For parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name, Zeya offers a fresh sound with a gentle femininity.
Zeya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. It may be a modern English spelling variant of the Mongolian name Zaya, which means 'fate' or 'destiny' in Mongolian. Alternatively, it could be a creative coinage formed by combining the popular 'Z' initial with the trendy '-eya' or '-aya' suffix seen in names like Aya or Maya.
Where Zeya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zey, Z
Sibling names for Zeya
Names that share Zeya's style, for a brother or sister.
