Total births
735
Girls' name · since 1999
Zamaya
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 735 babies named Zamaya, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5100
- among girls today
- 735
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Zamaya currently ranks #5100 among girls' names in America, with 735 babies recorded since 1999.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zamaya has been recorded 735 times among girls since 1999, currently ranked #5100 nationally and more common than 71% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #5100 among girls today
- 735 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zamaya is currently the #5100 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 735 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5100
- among girls today
- 735
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Zamaya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5100
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Zamaya was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
55 babies were named Zamaya in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Zamaya compares
735 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Zamaya's all-time total is 92% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zamaya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 735 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zamaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zamaya's full recorded timeline at 2012, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2019 peak of 55 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zamaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#5,100
Active since
1999
Zamaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Zamaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zamaya's strongest decade.
357 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Zamaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
- 2000s
2000s
190 births
- 2010s
2010s
357 births
- 2020s
2020s
180 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 357 births (49% of all-time use).
How Zamaya 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 Zamaya's total volume
Zamaya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zamaya by state
Where Zamaya concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 44 | 6.0% |
| #2 | California | | 39 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Zamaya's total US births 6.0%
Even split
44 of 735 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zamaya? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 735 babies named Zamaya. Today it holds rank #5100 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 55 births.
When was Zamaya most popular? ▼
Zamaya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 357 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Zamaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zamaya are Texas (44 births), California (39 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Zamaya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zamaya since 1999 -- 27 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zamaya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zamira, Zamora, Zamiyah, Zamya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zamaya's data
- Zamaya's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (357 total births) through the 2020s (180) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zamayas (44 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 Zamaya
Nearby Names Like Zamaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zamaya
Zamira Girl
#1539 1,702 births
Zamora Girl
#1675 1,499 births
Zamiyah Girl
#3503 1,277 births
Zamya Girl
#6815 1,218 births
Zamara Girl
#2503 915 births
Compare Zamaya side by side: Zamaya vs Zamira Zamaya vs Zamora Zamaya vs Zamiyah
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Zamaya
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, 1999–2025 (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. "Zamaya: #5100 Girls' Name - 735 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zamaya. 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 Zamaya 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.