Declining since 2020, #2,751 for girls today.
Popularity of Ziyah since 1999
Babies named Ziyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 266 |
| 2010s | 619 |
| 2020s | 459 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in the United States in 1999, Ziyah is a thoroughly modern name that arrived during a surge of interest in short, melodic names ending in -yah. It reached its peak rank of 2,751 in 2019 and has been declining since 2020, though it remains in use. The name is given to about 1 in every 25,924 baby girls as of 2025. Geographically, Ziyah has been most common in California and Texas, reflecting a broader pattern of inventive naming in diverse, populous states. Without historical or etymological roots in any established language, Ziyah stands as a contemporary coinage, likely formed from popular sounds and the fashionable -yah suffix.
Ziyah first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, during a period when stylish, short names ending in -yah (such as Aaliyah, Kiara, and Maya) were rising in popularity. It is likely a modern coinage, combining the prominent 'Z' initial with the fashionable '-yah' suffix. No traditional etymology or historical roots have been identified.
Where Ziyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zi, Z
Sibling names for Ziyah
Names that share Ziyah's style, for a brother or sister.
