Total births
917
Unisex name · since 1998
Ziah
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 917 babies named Ziah, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3112
- among girls today
- 917
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
917 babies have been named Ziah since 1998, making it today's #3112 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ziah has been recorded 917 times among girls since 1998, currently ranked #3112 nationally and more common than 82% 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 1998 to 2025.
- #3112 among girls today
- 917 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ziah is currently the #3112 unisex name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 917 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3112
- among girls today
- 917
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Ziah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3112
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Ziah was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
53 babies were named Ziah in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Ziah compares
917 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Ziah's all-time total is 140% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ziah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 917 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ziah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ziah splits its recorded history at 2012: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1998 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 53 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ziah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,112
Active since
1998
Ziah popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Ziah popularity over time - boys
329 total births recorded since 2000 (Ziah as boys' name)
Ziah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ziah's strongest decade.
367 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Ziah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
244 births
- 2010s
2010s
367 births
- 2020s
2020s
285 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 367 births (40% of all-time use).
How Ziah 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 Ziah's total volume
Ziah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ziah by state
Where Ziah concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 66 | 7.2% |
| #2 | California | | 36 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 15 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Ziah's total US births 7.2%
Even split
66 of 917 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ziah? ▼
917 babies have been named Ziah since 1998. It currently ranks #3112 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 53 births.
When was Ziah most popular? ▼
Ziah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 367 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Ziah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ziah are Texas (66 births), California (36 births), Illinois (15 births).
Is Ziah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ziah is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 917 births, and as a boy's name it has 329 births.
How long has the name Ziah been used? ▼
Ziah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 28 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ziah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zia, Zianna, Ziana, Ziara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ziah's data
- Ziah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (367 total births) through the 2020s (285) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ziahs (66 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 Ziah
Nearby Names Like Ziah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ziah
Zia Girl
#1191 3,228 births
Zianna Girl
#4628 699 births
Ziana Girl
#5709 590 births
Ziara Girl
#5520 534 births
Zian Girl
152 births
Compare Ziah side by side: Ziah vs Zia Ziah vs Zianna Ziah vs Ziana
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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, 1998–2025 (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. "Ziah: #3112 Unisex Name - 917 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ziah. 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 Ziah 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.