Total births
525
Girls' name · since 1979
Zulay
Zulay has 525 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2010 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8581
- among girls today
- 525
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Zulay currently ranks #8581 among girls' names in America, with 525 babies recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Zulay recorded 525 times among girls since 1979, holding rank #8581 nationally today, ahead of 52% 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 1979 to 2025.
- #8581 among girls today
- 525 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zulay is currently the #8581 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 525 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8581
- among girls today
- 525
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Zulay vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8581
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Zulay was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
45 babies were named Zulay in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Zulay compares
525 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Zulay's all-time total is 37% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zulay | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 525 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zulay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zulay's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zulay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#8,581
Active since
1979
Zulay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Zulay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zulay's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Zulay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 74
1980s
74 births
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
- 2010s
2010s
256 births
- 2020s 90
2020s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 256 births (49% of all-time use).
How Zulay 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 Zulay's total volume
Zulay vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zulay by state
Where Zulay concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 64 | 12.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 43 | 8.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 37 | 7.0% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 9 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Zulay's total US births 12.2%
Even split
64 of 525 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zulay? ▼
Zulay has been given to 525 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8581 as of the latest data. 45 babies were born in 2010, its single highest year.
When was Zulay most popular? ▼
Zulay was most popular in the 2010s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Zulay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zulay are California (64 births), New York (43 births), Texas (37 births).
How long has the name Zulay been used? ▼
Records for Zulay go back to 1979, giving 47 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zulay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zula, Zulema, Zulma, Zuleyka, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zulay's data
- Zulay's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (256 total births) through the 2020s (90) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zulays (64 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 Zulay
Nearby Names Like Zulay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zulay
Zula Girl
#7252 4,450 births
Zulema Girl
#2894 4,062 births
Zulma Girl
1,662 births
Zuleyka Girl
#5058 1,586 births
Zuleika Girl
#6712 1,230 births
Compare Zulay side by side: Zulay vs Zula Zulay vs Zulema Zulay vs Zulma
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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, 1979–2025 (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. "Zulay: #8581 Girls' Name - 525 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zulay. 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 Zulay 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.