Total births
581
Unisex name · since 1999
Zyah
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 581 babies named Zyah, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4096
- among girls today
- 581
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zyah is the #4096 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 581 recorded since 1999.
Social Security Administration records show Zyah recorded 581 times among girls since 1999, holding rank #4096 nationally today, ahead of 77% 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 1999 to 2025.
- #4096 among girls today
- 581 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zyah is currently the #4096 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 581 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4096
- among girls today
- 581
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Zyah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4096
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Zyah was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
40 babies were named Zyah in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Zyah compares
581 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Zyah's all-time total is 52% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zyah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 581 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zyah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zyah's full recorded timeline at 2012, 70% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 30% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2025 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zyah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#4,096
Active since
1999
Zyah popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Zyah popularity over time - boys
49 total births recorded since 2015 (Zyah as boys' name)
Zyah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zyah's strongest decade.
241 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Zyah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 9
1990s
9 births
- 2000s
2000s
122 births
- 2010s
2010s
241 births
- 2020s
2020s
209 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 241 births (41% of all-time use).
How Zyah 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 Zyah's total volume
Zyah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zyah by state
Where Zyah concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 4.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Zyah's total US births 4.6%
Even split
27 of 581 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zyah? ▼
581 babies have been named Zyah since 1999. It currently ranks #4096 among girls. The peak year was 2025 with 40 births.
When was Zyah most popular? ▼
Zyah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 241 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Zyah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zyah are California (27 births), Texas (26 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Zyah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zyah is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 581 births, and as a boy's name it has 49 births.
How long has the name Zyah been used? ▼
Zyah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 27 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zyah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zya, Zyana, Zyanna, Zyaire, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zyah's data
- Zyah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (241 total births) through the 2020s (209) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zyahs (27 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 Zyah
Nearby Names Like Zyah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zyah
Zya Girl
#1636 1,301 births
Zyana Girl
#3165 1,049 births
Zyanna Girl
#4356 804 births
Zyaire Girl
#4519 722 births
Zyasia Girl
#9259 619 births
Compare Zyah side by side: Zyah vs Zya Zyah vs Zyana Zyah vs Zyanna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zyah
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, 1999–2025 (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. "Zyah: #4096 Unisex Name - 581 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zyah. 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 Zyah 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.