Total births
77
Girls' name · since 2018
Zaeli
Since 2018, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Zaeli, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3961
- among girls today
- 77
- born since 2018
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
77 babies have been named Zaeli since 2018, making it today's #3961 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zaeli has been recorded 77 times among girls since 2018, currently ranked #3961 nationally and more common than 78% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2018 to 2025.
- #3961 among girls today
- 77 born since 2018
- 2020s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zaeli is currently the #3961 girls' name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 77 born since 2018, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3961
- among girls today
- 77
- born since 2018
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Zaeli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3961
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
92% of everyone ever named Zaeli was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
38 babies were named Zaeli in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaeli compares
77 20th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zaeli's all-time total is 80% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaeli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 77 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zaeli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zaeli's SSA record in two at 2023 and the more recent half accounts for 84% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 16%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2018, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zaeli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,961
Active since
2018
Zaeli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2018–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Zaeli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zaeli's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 92% of all-time use.
Zaeli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s
2020s
71 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 71 births (92% of all-time use).
Zaeli by state
Where Zaeli concentrates geographically, total births since 2018
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 14.3% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 9.1% |
Texas share of Zaeli's total US births 14.3%
Even split
11 of 77 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaeli? ▼
77 babies have been named Zaeli since 2018. It currently ranks #3961 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 38 births.
When was Zaeli most popular? ▼
Zaeli was most popular in the 2020s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Zaeli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaeli are Texas (11 births), California (7 births).
How long has the name Zaeli been used? ▼
Records for Zaeli go back to 2018, giving 8 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zaeli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaelynn, Zaelyn, Zaela, Zaeda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zaeli's data
- Texas records the most Zaelis (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zaeli
Nearby Names Like Zaeli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaeli
Zaelynn Girl
#4029 555 births
Zaelyn Girl
#9410 336 births
Zaela Girl
#5923 199 births
Zaeda Girl
143 births
Zaelee Girl
87 births
Compare Zaeli side by side: Zaeli vs Zaelynn Zaeli vs Zaelyn Zaeli vs Zaela
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Nevada #3965
3,190 births · Peak 2003
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2018–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zaeli: #3961 Girls' Name - 77 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaeli. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zaeli draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.