Rising since 2002, #1,902 for girls today.
Popularity of Zya since 1999
Babies named Zya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 249 |
| 2010s | 432 |
| 2020s | 606 |
Meaning & origin
Zya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999 and has steadily climbed the ranks since 2002. In 2025, it ranked 1902 with a 1-in-15,758 birth rate, reflecting its niche appeal. Its peak year was 2022, aligning with the growing trend for short, vowel-ending names. The name is most popular in Florida, California, and New York, suggesting a particular resonance in diverse, metropolitan areas.
Zya is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the fashionable syllable 'Zy' with the common '-a' suffix. It emerged in the late 1990s in the United States, gaining popularity in the 2010s and 2020s. Its rise reflects a broader trend toward unique, phonetic names.
Where Zya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zya” around the world
Where Zya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Zya
Names that share Zya's style, for a brother or sister.
