Zay

Zay is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a shortened form of longer names such as Isaiah, Zachariah, Xavier, or Zayn. In Arabic, 'Zay' is the name of a letter of the alphabet. The name could also relate to the Hebrew letter 'zayin.' As a standalone name, Zay began appearing in American naming records primarily in the late 20th century and has seen increased usage in the 21st century. The name's brevity aligns with the modern trend toward shorter, distinctive names that work well globally and across digital platforms. While still relatively uncommon as a formal given name, Zay's simplicity and distinctive sound have contributed to its gradual increase in usage across diverse communities in recent decades.

Zay is also given to girls.

Pronounced ZAY.

As of October 2026, Zay ranked #4800 for girls in US births in 1918 and #3655 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2865 for boys in 2024.