Total births
3,949
Girls' name · since 1994
Zayla
Zayla has 3,949 recorded births since 1994 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #989
- among girls today
- 3,949
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
3,949 babies have been named Zayla since 1994, making it today's #989 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Zayla recorded 3,949 times among girls since 1994, holding rank #989 nationally today, ahead of 94% 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 1994 to 2025.
- #989 among girls today
- 3,949 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 94% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zayla is currently the #989 girls' name in America, more common than 94% of girls - 3,949 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #989
- among girls today
- 3,949
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Zayla vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#989
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 94% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Zayla was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
351 babies were named Zayla in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zayla compares
3,949 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Zayla's all-time total is 10x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zayla | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,949 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 351 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zayla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zayla's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 351, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zayla at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#989
Active since
1994
Zayla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 351
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Zayla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zayla's strongest decade.
1,734 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Zayla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 67
1990s
67 births
- 2000s 451
2000s
451 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,734 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,697 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,734 births (44% of all-time use).
How Zayla 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 Zayla's total volume
Zayla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zayla by state
Where Zayla concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 459 | 11.6% |
| #2 | California | | 381 | 9.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 208 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 137 | 3.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 122 | 3.1% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 109 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 105 | 2.7% |
| #8 | New York | | 105 | 2.7% |
Texas share of Zayla's total US births 11.6%
Even split
459 of 3,949 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 37 reporting states.
Zayla appears in 37 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zayla? ▼
Since 1994, Social Security records show 3,949 babies named Zayla. Today it holds rank #989 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 351 births.
When was Zayla most popular? ▼
Zayla was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,734 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zayla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zayla are Texas (459 births), California (381 births), Florida (208 births).
How long has the name Zayla been used? ▼
Records for Zayla go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zayla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaylee, Zaya, Zaynab, Zayda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zayla's data
- Zayla's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,734 total births) through the 2020s (1,697) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zaylas (459 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 Zayla
Nearby Names Like Zayla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zayla
Zaylee Girl
#796 5,450 births
Zaya Girl
#1423 2,532 births
Zaynab Girl
#1540 2,509 births
Zayda Girl
#2569 2,305 births
Zayna Girl
#1588 2,099 births
Compare Zayla side by side: Zayla vs Zaylee Zayla vs Zaya Zayla vs Zaynab
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zayla
Harmoni #988
5,549 births · Peak 2020
Kara #990
101,743 births · Peak 1991
Mariella #987
5,213 births · Peak 2025
Lavender #991
2,323 births · Peak 2024
Kiera #986
21,851 births · Peak 2007
Maelynn #992
2,916 births · Peak 2024
Malka #985
6,500 births · Peak 2024
Bailee #993
16,240 births · Peak 2000
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, 1994–2025 (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. "Zayla: #989 Girls' Name - 3,949 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zayla. 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 Zayla 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.