Total births
275
Girls' name · since 1921
Zala
275 babies named Zala in U.S. Social Security records since 1921, with the highest year being 2025. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5171
- among girls today
- 275
- born since 1921
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Zala currently ranks #5171 among girls' names in America, with 275 babies recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Zala recorded 275 times among girls since 1921, holding rank #5171 nationally today, ahead of 71% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2025.
- #5171 among girls today
- 275 born since 1921
- 2020s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zala is currently the #5171 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 275 born since 1921, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5171
- among girls today
- 275
- born since 1921
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Zala vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5171
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Zala was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
31 babies were named Zala in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Zala compares
275 43th 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
Zala's all-time total is 28% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zala | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 275 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zala's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zala at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#5,171
Active since
1921
Zala popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Zala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zala's strongest decade.
140 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Zala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 13
1920s
13 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2010s
2010s
105 births
- 2020s
2020s
140 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 140 births (51% of all-time use).
Zala by state
Where Zala concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 20 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 6 | 2.2% |
California share of Zala's total US births 7.3%
Even split
20 of 275 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zala? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 275 babies named Zala. Today it holds rank #5171 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 31 births.
When was Zala most popular? ▼
Zala was most popular in the 2020s decade with 140 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Zala most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zala are California (20 births), Texas (6 births), Virginia (6 births).
How long has the name Zala been used? ▼
Zala has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 105 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaliyah, Zalayah, Zalaya, Zalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zala's data
- California records the most Zalas (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Zala
Nearby Names Like Zala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zala
Zaliyah Girl
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Zalayah Girl
#2384 750 births
Zalaya Girl
#3447 584 births
Zalia Girl
#3832 482 births
Zaleah Girl
#5563 382 births
Compare Zala side by side: Zala vs Zaliyah Zala vs Zalayah Zala vs Zalaya
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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, 1921–2025 (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. "Zala: #5171 Girls' Name - 275 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zala. 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 Zala 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.