Zayah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
Zayah means 'light' or 'radiance' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Zayah
Zayah is a modern feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'zay', meaning 'light' or 'radiance'. The name carries a beautiful and ethereal quality and symbolizes brightness and illumination. Zayah can also be seen as a variant of the name Zara or Zahara. Overall, Zayah is a unique and lovely name with a positive and uplifting meaning.
Popularity of the Name Zayah
The popularity for the name Zayah peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 65 births, which ranked number 4,803 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Zayah had the most female births in 2021 with 65, which ranked number 2,633 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 6, which ranked number 10,762 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Zayah has declined over the last ten years from 59 births to 51 births, a decline of -13.56%. Among females, Zayah has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 51 births, a decline of -13.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zayah
- 20 Year Trend of Zayah: 466.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Zayah: -13.56%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zayah: -13.56%
Popularity of Zayah by State
Among females, Zayah was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zayah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2942 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zayah
- Total Births of Zayah: 50 (-1.45%)
- Female Births of Zayah: 50 (-1.45%)
Given the downward trend of Zayah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.45% decrease in total births, for a total of 50 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zayah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 50 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.45%.