Zaylah
About Zaylah
Zaylah is a contemporary feminine name that has gained popularity in the 21st century. With its melodic sound and distinctive 'Z' beginning, it embodies modern naming trends that favor unique spellings and sounds. Zaylah may be considered a variant of names like Kayla or Zayla, or may have been created as an original name. The name has a lyrical quality with its combination of the exotic 'Z' and flowing 'aylah' ending. While not traditional, Zaylah appeals to parents seeking a name that sounds both feminine and distinctive. Its popularity has been growing gradually in the United States since the 2010s, particularly in communities that favor inventive or melodious names.
Pronounced ZAY-lah.
As of October 2026, Zaylah ranked #3385 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2513 in 2023.
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 | #3,423 | 47 | 26.3 |
| 2015 | #2,770 | 64 | 35.9 |
| 2016 | #3,227 | 51 | 28.8 |
| 2017 | #3,385 | 47 | 27.2 |
| 2018 | #3,241 | 50 | 29.4 |
| 2019 | #3,267 | 49 | 29.2 |
| 2020 | #2,964 | 55 | 34 |
| 2021 | #2,605 | 67 | 40.8 |
| 2022 | #2,790 | 62 | 37.8 |
| 2023 | #2,513 | 71 | 44.2 |
| 2024 | #2,628 | 67 | 41.4 |
| 2025 | #3,385 | 46 | 28.6 |