Zayanna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly blending Zaya and Anna.
Name Census estimates that about 206 living Americans carry the first name Zayanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zayanna today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zayanna births was 2018 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zayanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Zayanna with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
206
~ 1 in 1,663,856 Americans
Peak year
2018
18 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,509
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Zayanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zayanna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 127 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zayanna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zayanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zayanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zayannas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zayanna
The name Zayanna is a modern invention, likely derived from the Arabic name Zaina, meaning "beauty" or "adornment." It does not appear to have any direct historical references or ancient origins. However, the root name Zaina has a rich cultural heritage in the Arab world.
The name Zaina traces its roots back to the Arabic language and the Islamic faith. It is believed to have been used as a female name in various Arab regions, including the Middle East and North Africa, for centuries. The name's association with beauty and adornment aligns with the emphasis placed on these qualities in Islamic traditions and art forms.
While there are no prominent historical figures specifically recorded with the name Zayanna, some notable individuals have borne the name Zaina throughout history. One such person was Zaina al-Kurdiya, a 13th-century Kurdish princess and poet from the Artuqid dynasty, who lived from approximately 1205 to 1262. Her poetry and literary works were celebrated during her lifetime and beyond.
Another notable bearer of the name Zaina was Zaina Mahmoud, an Egyptian actress and dancer who lived from 1919 to 1976. She was renowned for her performances in Egyptian films and theatrical productions, contributing significantly to the cultural scene of her time.
In the modern era, the name Zayanna has gained popularity as a unique and aesthetically pleasing variation of the traditional Zaina. While it lacks a direct historical lineage, its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture have likely contributed to its appeal among parents seeking a name with cultural significance and a connection to beauty.
It is worth noting that the name Zayanna may have been borne by other individuals throughout history, but records of their lives and accomplishments have not been widely documented or preserved. Nevertheless, the name's origins and associations with beauty and adornment continue to resonate with many parents and individuals today.
People
Zayanna + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zayanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zayanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 206 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zayanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,663,856 US residents.
Is Zayanna a common name?
We classify Zayanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 208 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zayanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Zayanna was 2018, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zayanna is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zayanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zayanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zayanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zayanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zayanna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zayanna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Zayanna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.