Total births
527
Girls' name · since 2004
Zanyla
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 527 babies named Zanyla, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4187
- among girls today
- 527
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Zanyla currently ranks #4187 among girls' names in America, with 527 babies recorded since 2004.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zanyla has been recorded 527 times among girls since 2004, currently ranked #4187 nationally and more common than 76% 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 2004 to 2025.
- #4187 among girls today
- 527 born since 2004
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zanyla is currently the #4187 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 527 born since 2004, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4187
- among girls today
- 527
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Zanyla vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4187
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Zanyla was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
42 babies were named Zanyla in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Zanyla compares
527 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Zanyla's all-time total is 38% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zanyla | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 527 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zanyla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zanyla splits its recorded history at 2015: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zanyla at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,187
Active since
2004
Zanyla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Zanyla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zanyla's strongest decade.
264 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Zanyla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 55
2000s
55 births
- 2010s
2010s
264 births
- 2020s
2020s
208 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 264 births (50% of all-time use).
How Zanyla 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 Zanyla's total volume
Zanyla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zanyla by state
Where Zanyla concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 16 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 15 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.9% |
Florida share of Zanyla's total US births 3.0%
Even split
16 of 527 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zanyla? ▼
Zanyla has been given to 527 babies in the U.S. since 2004, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4187 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Zanyla most popular? ▼
Zanyla was most popular in the 2010s decade with 264 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Zanyla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zanyla are Florida (16 births), Georgia (15 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Zanyla been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zanyla since 2004 -- 22 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zanyla? ▼
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 Zanyla's data
- Zanyla's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (264 total births) through the 2020s (208) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Zanylas (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Zanyla
Nearby Names Like Zanyla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zanyla
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 Zanyla side by side: Zanyla vs Zaniyah Zanyla vs Zandra Zanyla 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, 2004–2025 (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. "Zanyla: #4187 Girls' Name - 527 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zanyla. 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 Zanyla 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.