Total births
700
Girls' name · since 1996
Zanaya
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 700 babies named Zanaya, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5377
- among girls today
- 700
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
700 babies have been named Zanaya since 1996, making it today's #5377 girls' name.
Zanaya has 700 recorded births among girls since 1996, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5377 as of the latest data, more common than 70% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #5377 among girls today
- 700 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 70% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zanaya is currently the #5377 girls' name in America, more common than 70% of girls - 700 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5377
- among girls today
- 700
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
Zanaya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5377
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 70% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Zanaya was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
43 babies were named Zanaya in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Zanaya compares
700 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Zanaya's all-time total is 83% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zanaya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 700 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zanaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zanaya's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 9 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zanaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#5,377
Active since
1996
Zanaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Zanaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zanaya's strongest decade.
313 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Zanaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
313 births
- 2010s
2010s
220 births
- 2020s
2020s
148 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 313 births (45% of all-time use).
How Zanaya 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 Zanaya's total volume
Zanaya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zanaya by state
Where Zanaya concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 39 | 5.6% |
| #2 | California | | 25 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 16 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Zanaya's total US births 5.6%
Even split
39 of 700 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zanaya? ▼
700 babies have been named Zanaya since 1996. It currently ranks #5377 among girls. The peak year was 2001 with 43 births.
When was Zanaya most popular? ▼
Zanaya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 313 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Zanaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zanaya are New York (39 births), California (25 births), Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Zanaya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zanaya since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zanaya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaniyah, Zandra, Zaniya, Zana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zanaya's data
- Zanaya's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (313 total births) through the 2020s (148) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Zanayas (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Zanaya
Nearby Names Like Zanaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zanaya
Zaniyah Girl
#837 7,428 births
Zandra Girl
3,547 births
Zaniya Girl
#2629 3,527 births
Zana Girl
#5155 2,288 births
Zaniah Girl
#4345 1,766 births
Compare Zanaya side by side: Zanaya vs Zaniyah Zanaya vs Zandra Zanaya vs Zaniya
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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, 1996–2025 (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. "Zanaya: #5377 Girls' Name - 700 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zanaya. 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 Zanaya 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.