Total births
7,569
Girls' name · since 1996
Zariyah
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 7,569 babies named Zariyah, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #622
- among girls today
- 7,569
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 96%
- more common than other girls
Zariyah currently ranks #622 among girls' names in America, with 7,569 babies recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zariyah has been recorded 7,569 times among girls since 1996, currently ranked #622 nationally and more common than 96% 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 1996 to 2025.
- #622 among girls today
- 7,569 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 96% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zariyah is currently the #622 girls' name in America, more common than 96% of girls - 7,569 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #622
- among girls today
- 7,569
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 96%
- more common than other girls
Zariyah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#622
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 96% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Zariyah was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
505 babies were named Zariyah in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Zariyah compares
7,569 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
Zariyah's all-time total is 20x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zariyah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,569 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 505 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zariyah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zariyah's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 505, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zariyah at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2022
Current rank
#622
Active since
1996
Zariyah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 505
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Zariyah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zariyah's strongest decade.
3,642 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Zariyah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 62
1990s
62 births
- 2000s 1,090
2000s
1,090 births
- 2010s
2010s
3,642 births
- 2020s
2020s
2,775 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 3,642 births (48% of all-time use).
How Zariyah 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 Zariyah's total volume
Zariyah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zariyah by state
Where Zariyah concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 785 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 624 | 8.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 552 | 7.3% |
| #4 | California | | 525 | 6.9% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 340 | 4.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 311 | 4.1% |
| #7 | New York | | 306 | 4.0% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 271 | 3.6% |
Texas share of Zariyah's total US births 10.4%
Even split
785 of 7,569 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 38 reporting states.
Zariyah appears in 38 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zariyah? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 7,569 babies named Zariyah. Today it holds rank #622 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 505 births.
When was Zariyah most popular? ▼
Zariyah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 3,642 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Zariyah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zariyah are Texas (785 births), Florida (624 births), Georgia (552 births).
How long has the name Zariyah been used? ▼
Zariyah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zariyah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zara, Zariah, Zaria, Zarah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zariyah's data
- Zariyah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (3,642 total births) through the 2020s (2,775) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zariyahs (785 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 Zariyah
Nearby Names Like Zariyah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zariyah
Zara Girl
#233 20,930 births
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Zaria Girl
#827 11,277 births
Zarah Girl
#1386 2,957 births
Zariya Girl
#1892 1,981 births
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Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zariyah
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16,799 births · Peak 2005
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Angelica #619
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Marlowe #625
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Jovie #626
4,888 births · Peak 2025
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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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 Zariyah 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.