Rising since 2002, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Zlata since 1990
Babies named Zlata per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zlata's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 200 |
| 2020s | 152 |
Meaning & origin
Zlata is a Slavic name meaning 'gold' that has seen a steady rise in U.S. usage since the early 2000s. First recorded in 1990, it reached its peak rank of #4661 in 2025, with 1 in 55,423 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been rising since 2002, reflecting a growing interest in short, vowel-ending Slavic names. The name is most common in Washington and New York, two states with substantial Eastern European immigrant populations. Despite its relative rarity, Zlata carries a warm, precious meaning that connects to a rich cultural heritage.
Zlata is a feminine name of Slavic origin, derived from the word 'zlato' meaning 'gold'. It is a common name in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and other Slavic countries. The name has been in use for centuries but gained some popularity in the United States in the 21st century.
Where Zlata is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zlata” around the world
Where Zlata lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zlatka, Zlaty, Lata
Variants: Zlatka, Zlatana, Zlatica
Sibling names for Zlata
Names that share Zlata's style, for a brother or sister.
