Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Zlaty since 1996
Babies named Zlaty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Zlaty is a rare Slavic name meaning 'gold', first recorded in the U.S. in 1996. Its peak year of usage was 2010, though it remains uncommon. In 2025, the name ranked 10,917th, with about 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name. The name has shown stable popularity over the past decade, with no significant upward or downward trend. While not historically widespread in English-speaking countries, Zlaty fits into a broader pattern of short, vowel-ending names that have gained modest attention in recent years.
Zlaty derives from the Slavic word 'zlato', meaning 'gold'. It is a feminine given name used primarily in Czech and Slovak contexts, often as a diminutive or variant of Zlata. In Slavic cultures, names referencing gold have been used traditionally to convey value and beauty. The name remains relatively rare in English-speaking countries but has seen occasional use since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Zlata
Sibling names for Zlaty
Names that share Zlaty's style, for a brother or sister.
