Total births
1,904
Girls' name · since 1911
Zoila
Zoila has 1,904 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6951
- among girls today
- 1,904
- born since 1911
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zoila is the #6951 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,904 recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Zoila recorded 1,904 times among girls since 1911, holding rank #6951 nationally today, ahead of 61% of girls, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2025.
- #6951 among girls today
- 1,904 born since 1911
- 1980s peak decade
- 61% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zoila is currently the #6951 girls' name in America, more common than 61% of girls - 1,904 born since 1911, peaking in the 1980s.
- #6951
- among girls today
- 1,904
- born since 1911
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Zoila vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6951
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 61% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Zoila was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
35 babies were named Zoila in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
How Zoila compares
1,904 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Zoila's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zoila | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,904 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zoila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zoila splits its recorded history at 1970: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1911 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zoila at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1988
Current rank
#6,951
Active since
1911
Zoila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2025
- Peak year (1988)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 115 years of records
Zoila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Zoila's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Zoila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 45
1910s
45 births
- 1920s 104
1920s
104 births
- 1930s 105
1930s
105 births
- 1940s 84
1940s
84 births
- 1950s
1950s
123 births
- 1960s
1960s
160 births
- 1970s
1970s
227 births
- 1980s
1980s
272 births
- 1990s
1990s
269 births
- 2000s
2000s
202 births
- 2010s
2010s
199 births
- 2020s
2020s
114 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 272 births (14% of all-time use).
How Zoila 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 Zoila's total volume
Zoila vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zoila by state
Where Zoila concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 378 | 19.9% |
| #2 | California | | 347 | 18.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 87 | 4.6% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Florida | | 6 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Zoila's total US births 19.9%
Even split
378 of 1,904 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zoila? ▼
1,904 babies have been named Zoila since 1911. It currently ranks #6951 among girls. The peak year was 1988 with 35 births.
When was Zoila most popular? ▼
Zoila was most popular in the 1980s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Zoila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zoila are Texas (378 births), California (347 births), New York (87 births).
How long has the name Zoila been used? ▼
Records for Zoila go back to 1911, giving 115 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zoila? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zoie, Zoi, Zoii, Zoiee, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zoila's data
- Zoila's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (272 total births) through the 2020s (114) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zoilas (378 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 Zoila
Nearby Names Like Zoila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zoila
Zoie Girl
#1364 11,182 births
Zoi Girl
#5194 893 births
Zoii Girl
#16602 161 births
Zoiee Girl
155 births
Zoiey Girl
83 births
Compare Zoila side by side: Zoila vs Zoie Zoila vs Zoi Zoila vs Zoii
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zoila
Cherie #6950
29,969 births · Peak 1970
Michela #6952
2,217 births · Peak 1998
Ellouise #6949
1,029 births · Peak 1922
Solange #6953
1,713 births · Peak 2011
Sherry #6948
229,937 births · Peak 1962
Genova #6954
251 births · Peak 1991
Celest #6947
1,089 births · Peak 2004
Kellie #6955
50,754 births · Peak 1969
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, 1911–2025 (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. "Zoila: #6951 Girls' Name - 1,904 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zoila. 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 Zoila 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.