Zaya

Zaya is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 157 girls in the United States.

Zaya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zaya

Zaya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zaya first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1165 in 2023, and in 2024 157 babies received the name — 2,359 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zaya in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#1165 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Zaya in 2024
157
Total since 1880
2,359

Zaya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#647 in 2023
Babies named Zaya in 2025
30
Total since 1996
305

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaya mean?

The meaning of Zaya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zaya a boy or girl name?

Zaya is a girl name. In 2024, 157 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zaya?

Zaya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zaya?

Zaya first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #1165 in 2023, and 157 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].