Zayleigh
2025 SSA
About Zayleigh
Zayleigh is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends combining popular sounds and stylistic elements. Created by blending the trendy 'Zay' prefix (seen in names like Zayden) with the fashionable '-leigh' suffix, this invented name has emerged in the early 21st century. While lacking historical roots, Zayleigh appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar-sounding for their daughters. The name follows the pattern of combining familiar elements to create something unique, similar to names like Bryleigh or Kayleigh. Though still relatively uncommon, Zayleigh has gained modest usage in the United States since 2010, particularly appealing to parents drawn to names with contemporary sounds and creative spellings.
Pronounced ZAY-lee.
As of October 2026, Zayleigh ranked #3386 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2033 for girls in 2019.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,583 | 44 | 24.6 |
| 2015 | #3,764 | 41 | 23 |
| 2016 | #2,666 | 66 | 37.2 |
| 2017 | #2,777 | 62 | 35.9 |
| 2018 | #2,707 | 64 | 37.6 |
| 2019 | #2,033 | 95 | 56.6 |
| 2020 | #2,373 | 75 | 46.4 |
| 2021 | #2,747 | 63 | 38.4 |
| 2022 | #3,166 | 52 | 31.7 |
| 2023 | #3,134 | 53 | 33 |
| 2024 | #2,811 | 60 | 37 |
| 2025 | #3,386 | 46 | 28.6 |