Zailey
About Zailey
Zailey is a modern feminine name that has gained popularity in the 21st century as part of the trend toward unique, melodic names with the popular '-ley' suffix. While it doesn't have ancient historical roots, it may be considered a creative blend of names like Zoey and Hailey, or a variation of Bailey. Zailey has a contemporary, fresh sound that appeals to parents seeking distinctive names. The name has been steadily climbing in usage since the 2010s, particularly in North America, though it remains relatively uncommon. With its zippy 'Z' beginning and flowing sound, Zailey conveys a sense of energy and individuality while maintaining a feminine quality that many parents find appealing.
Pronounced ZAY-lee.
As of October 2026, Zailey ranked #3775 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2083 in 2018.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,421 | 47 | 26.3 |
| 2015 | #3,531 | 45 | 25.2 |
| 2016 | #2,166 | 90 | 50.8 |
| 2017 | #2,182 | 88 | 51 |
| 2018 | #2,083 | 93 | 54.7 |
| 2019 | #2,354 | 77 | 45.9 |
| 2020 | #2,438 | 72 | 44.5 |
| 2021 | #3,035 | 55 | 33.5 |
| 2022 | #3,165 | 52 | 31.7 |
| 2023 | #3,269 | 50 | 31.2 |
| 2024 | #3,008 | 55 | 33.9 |
| 2025 | #3,775 | 40 | 24.9 |