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Zaya Girl

Popularity: #793 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationZAY-uh / /ˈzeɪ.ə/

Arabic; Hebrew; English

Meaning

Arabic: growth; Hebrew: God is my light; English: derived from Zay, meaning 'to grow'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic culture, Zaya is associated with growth and development, often used in the context of personal flourishing. In Hebrew tradition, the name signifies divine guidance and illumination. In English, it has emerged as a modern name, often linked to the concept of growth.

Trend Summary

The name Zaya has seen a rise in usage as a modern and unique choice.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Zaya
  • Zay

International Variants

  • Zaya (Arabic)
  • Zaya (Hebrew)

Famous people named Zaya

Zaya Wade — public figure and advocate.

Zaya Asher — artist.

Fictional characters named Zaya

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zaya was first seen in the United States in 1994. Zaya has ranked as high as #1169 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Zaya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zaya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 26
29%
TX 15
17%
FL 9
10%
UT 7
8%
PA 6
7%
GA 6
7%
NC 5
6%
NJ 5
6%
NY 5
6%
IL 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19945
19978
19987
199912
200020
200116
200215
200319
200421
200525
200626
200725
200826
200927
201041
201137
2012118
2013135
2014120
201589
2016182
2017197
2018162
2019155
2020155
2021165
2022187
2023207
2024157