Will my child share the name Zobia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Zobia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zobia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zobia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zobia is rising: up 100 places since 2014, to #5,591 in 2019. Its best recorded position was #1,261 in 1999.

Is Zobia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zobia 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 Zobia a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zobia

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Zobia is a distinctive choice, ranked #5591 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Zobia in their class.

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UK Rank 2019

#5591

About the Name Zobia

Zobia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1420 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #1261 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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