Total births
371
Girls' name · since 1992
Zarai
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 371 babies named Zarai, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6284
- among girls today
- 371
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Zarai currently ranks #6284 among girls' names in America, with 371 babies recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Zarai recorded 371 times among girls since 1992, holding rank #6284 nationally today, ahead of 65% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #6284 among girls today
- 371 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zarai is currently the #6284 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 371 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6284
- among girls today
- 371
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Zarai vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6284
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Zarai was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
24 babies were named Zarai in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zarai compares
371 49th 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
Zarai's all-time total is 3% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zarai | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 371 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zarai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zarai's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zarai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#6,284
Active since
1992
Zarai popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Zarai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zarai's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Zarai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
110 births
- 2010s
2010s
134 births
- 2020s
2020s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 134 births (36% of all-time use).
Zarai by state
Where Zarai concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 4.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Zarai's total US births 4.9%
Even split
18 of 371 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zarai? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 371 babies named Zarai. Today it holds rank #6284 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 24 births.
When was Zarai most popular? ▼
Zarai was most popular in the 2010s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zarai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zarai are California (18 births), Florida (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Zarai been used? ▼
Records for Zarai go back to 1992, giving 34 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zarai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zara, Zariah, Zaria, Zariyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zarai's data
- Zarai's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (134 total births) through the 2020s (108) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zarais (18 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 Zarai
Nearby Names Like Zarai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zarai
Zara Girl
#233 20,930 births
Zariah Girl
#436 14,164 births
Zaria Girl
#827 11,277 births
Zariyah Girl
#622 7,569 births
Zarah Girl
#1386 2,957 births
Compare Zarai side by side: Zarai vs Zara Zarai vs Zariah Zarai vs Zaria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zarai
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1992–2025 (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. "Zarai: #6284 Girls' Name - 371 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zarai. 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 Zarai 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 July 2026.