Total births
291
Girls' name · since 2001
Zayana
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 291 babies named Zayana, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7493
- among girls today
- 291
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
291 babies have been named Zayana since 2001, making it today's #7493 girls' name.
Zayana has 291 recorded births among girls since 2001, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7493 as of the latest data, more common than 58% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #7493 among girls today
- 291 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 58% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zayana is currently the #7493 girls' name in America, more common than 58% of girls - 291 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7493
- among girls today
- 291
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
Zayana vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7493
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 58% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Zayana was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
21 babies were named Zayana in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Zayana compares
291 45th 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
Zayana's all-time total is 24% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zayana | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 291 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zayana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zayana's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zayana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#7,493
Active since
2001
Zayana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Zayana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zayana's strongest decade.
153 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Zayana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 49
2000s
49 births
- 2010s
2010s
153 births
- 2020s
2020s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 153 births (53% of all-time use).
Zayana by state
Where Zayana concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Zayana's total US births 1.7%
Even split
5 of 291 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zayana? ▼
291 babies have been named Zayana since 2001. It currently ranks #7493 among girls. The peak year was 2010 with 21 births.
When was Zayana most popular? ▼
Zayana was most popular in the 2010s decade with 153 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Zayana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zayana are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Zayana been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zayana since 2001 -- 25 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zayana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaylee, Zayla, Zaya, Zaynab, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zayana's data
- Zayana's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (153 total births) through the 2020s (89) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zayanas (5 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 Zayana
Nearby Names Like Zayana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zayana
Zaylee Girl
#796 5,450 births
Zayla Girl
#989 3,949 births
Zaya Girl
#1423 2,532 births
Zaynab Girl
#1540 2,509 births
Zayda Girl
#2569 2,305 births
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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, 2001–2025 (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. "Zayana: #7493 Girls' Name - 291 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zayana. 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 Zayana 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.