Zaylie
A coined name, a blend of Zaya and Lily.
Name Census estimates that about 830 living Americans carry the first name Zaylie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zaylie today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaylie births was 2024 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaylie. 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.
People living today
830
~ 1 in 412,957 Americans
Peak year
2024
57 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,915
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Zaylie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaylie from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 444 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zaylie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaylie 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 Zaylie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zaylies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Missouri recorded the most babies named Zaylie, while Utah, Missouri, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 44 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaylie
The name Zaylie is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely stemming from a combination of the popular names Zoe and Bailey. It does not have any direct linguistic or cultural roots in ancient languages or civilizations.
While the name itself may be new, its component parts have a rich history. The name Zoe is derived from the Greek word "zoe," meaning "life." It was a popular name in ancient Greece and has been used throughout the centuries. Notable historical figures named Zoe include Zoe Porphyrogenita, a Byzantine empress who ruled in the 11th century.
The name Bailey, on the other hand, has its origins in Old English and Old French. It was originally a surname derived from the Old French word "baillie," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." Over time, it transitioned into a masculine given name and eventually became popular as a feminine name as well. One of the earliest recorded instances of Bailey as a first name was in the late 19th century.
As for the name Zaylie itself, there are no known historical figures or references from ancient texts or religious scriptures. Its earliest recorded use seems to be in the late 20th century, likely as a combination of the names Zoe and Bailey.
However, there are a few notable individuals who bear the name Zaylie in modern times. One example is Zaylie-Rose Defraine, a Canadian actress born in 2005, known for her roles in films such as "The Confirmation" and "The Shack." Another is Zaylie-Rain McGowan, an Australian model and social media influencer born in 1998.
While the name Zaylie may be a recent creation, its blend of elements from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds gives it a unique and appealing quality. As with many modern names, its popularity and usage will continue to evolve and shape its historical significance over time.
People
Zaylie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaylie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zaylie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaylie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 830 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaylie 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 412,957 US residents.
Is Zaylie a common name?
We classify Zaylie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 837 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaylie most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaylie was 2024, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaylie is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zaylie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaylie 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.
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.