Total births
584
Girls' name · since 2000
Zalaya
Since 2000, U.S. Social Security records show 584 babies named Zalaya, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3447
- among girls today
- 584
- born since 2000
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zalaya is the #3447 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 584 recorded since 2000.
Zalaya has 584 recorded births among girls since 2000, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3447 as of the latest data, more common than 81% of girls, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #3447 among girls today
- 584 born since 2000
- 2020s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zalaya is currently the #3447 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 584 born since 2000, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3447
- among girls today
- 584
- born since 2000
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Zalaya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3447
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Zalaya was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
65 babies were named Zalaya in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zalaya compares
584 Top 42% higher than 58% of 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
Zalaya's all-time total is 53% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zalaya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 584 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zalaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zalaya's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 65, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zalaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,447
Active since
2000
Zalaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Zalaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zalaya's strongest decade.
295 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Zalaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 59
2000s
59 births
- 2010s
2010s
230 births
- 2020s
2020s
295 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 295 births (51% of all-time use).
How Zalaya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Zalaya's total volume
Zalaya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zalaya by state
Where Zalaya concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 28 | 4.8% |
| #2 | California | | 17 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 17 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Zalaya's total US births 4.8%
Even split
28 of 584 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zalaya? ▼
584 babies have been named Zalaya since 2000. It currently ranks #3447 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 65 births.
When was Zalaya most popular? ▼
Zalaya was most popular in the 2020s decade with 295 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zalaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zalaya are Texas (28 births), California (17 births), Georgia (17 births).
How long has the name Zalaya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zalaya since 2000 -- 26 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zalaya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaliyah, Zalayah, Zalia, Zaleah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zalaya's data
- Texas records the most Zalayas (28 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 Zalaya
Nearby Names Like Zalaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zalaya
Zaliyah Girl
#2217 1,216 births
Zalayah Girl
#2384 750 births
Zalia Girl
#3832 482 births
Zaleah Girl
#5563 382 births
Zala Girl
#5171 275 births
Compare Zalaya side by side: Zalaya vs Zaliyah Zalaya vs Zalayah Zalaya vs Zalia
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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, 2000–2025 (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. "Zalaya: #3447 Girls' Name - 584 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zalaya. 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 Zalaya 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.