Total births
1,981
Girls' name · since 1995
Zariya
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 1,981 babies named Zariya, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1892
- among girls today
- 1,981
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
1,981 babies have been named Zariya since 1995, making it today's #1892 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Zariya recorded 1,981 times among girls since 1995, holding rank #1892 nationally today, ahead of 89% 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 1995 to 2025.
- #1892 among girls today
- 1,981 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zariya is currently the #1892 girls' name in America, more common than 89% of girls - 1,981 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1892
- among girls today
- 1,981
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
Zariya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1892
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 89% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Zariya was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
109 babies were named Zariya in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Zariya compares
1,981 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Zariya's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zariya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,981 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 109 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zariya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zariya's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 109, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zariya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#1,892
Active since
1995
Zariya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 109
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Zariya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zariya's strongest decade.
878 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Zariya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 77
1990s
77 births
- 2000s
2000s
538 births
- 2010s
2010s
878 births
- 2020s
2020s
488 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 878 births (44% of all-time use).
How Zariya 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 Zariya's total volume
Zariya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zariya by state
Where Zariya concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 172 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 132 | 6.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 108 | 5.5% |
| #4 | California | | 95 | 4.8% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 63 | 3.2% |
| #6 | New York | | 60 | 3.0% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 55 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 33 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Zariya's total US births 8.7%
Even split
172 of 1,981 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Zariya appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zariya? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 1,981 babies named Zariya. Today it holds rank #1892 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 109 births.
When was Zariya most popular? ▼
Zariya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 878 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Zariya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zariya are Texas (172 births), Florida (132 births), Georgia (108 births).
How long has the name Zariya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zariya since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zariya? ▼
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 Zariya's data
- Zariya's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (878 total births) through the 2020s (488) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zariyas (172 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 Zariya
Nearby Names Like Zariya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zariya
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 Zariya side by side: Zariya vs Zara Zariya vs Zariah Zariya vs Zaria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zariya
Maizy #1891
1,600 births · Peak 2024
Naliyah #1893
1,332 births · Peak 2024
Navya #1890
2,111 births · Peak 2017
Novalynn #1894
865 births · Peak 2025
Tahlia #1889
3,504 births · Peak 2009
Coral #1895
10,971 births · Peak 2004
Iyanna #1888
5,403 births · Peak 2004
Denise #1896
373,422 births · Peak 1961
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, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zariya: #1892 Girls' Name - 1,981 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zariya. 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 Zariya 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.