Zayna is a distinctive choice, ranked #603 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zayna in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#603
About the Name Zayna
2024 marks Zayna's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #603. The name has climbed 97 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Zayna is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zayna
Unlikely. With around 65 UK babies named Zayna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zayna in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Zayna is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 97 places over the last five years to #603 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Zayna 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.
65
UK babies named Zayna (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 97 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zayna
Likely around 1 other Zayna in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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