Will my child share the name Zayah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Zayah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zayah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zayah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zayah is rising: up 1,111 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,325 in 2023.

Is Zayah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zayah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zayah a popular baby name in the United States?

Zayah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Zayah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zayah in their class.

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About the Name Zayah

Zayah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1116 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1325 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2013.

Zayah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zayah in their class.