Zaysha
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly related to Indian terms meaning "life" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Zaysha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zaysha today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaysha births was 2006 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaysha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zaysha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2006
8 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2010 SSA rank
#19,792
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Zaysha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaysha from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Zaysha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaysha 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 Zaysha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaysha
The name Zaysha is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 2nd century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Zaya", meaning "victorious" or "triumphant". The name may have been used to describe individuals who had achieved great victories or success in their endeavors.
During the early centuries of the common era, the name Zaysha appeared in several ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, although its usage was relatively rare. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem dated to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Zaysha is described as the name of a valiant warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes.
As the centuries passed, the name Zaysha slowly gained popularity in various regions of the Indian subcontinent. One of the earliest known historical figures to bear this name was Zaysha Malla, a 12th-century ruler of the Malla dynasty in present-day Nepal. He was renowned for his military conquests and for establishing a period of relative peace and prosperity in his kingdom.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Zaysha Khan rose to prominence as a general in the Mughal Empire. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield, and played a crucial role in several of the empire's military campaigns.
Another famous individual with the name Zaysha was Zaysha Rani, a 17th-century Indian poet and courtesan who was renowned for her literary talents and her beauty. Her poetry, which often explored themes of love and desire, remains celebrated to this day.
One of the most recent historical figures to bear the name Zaysha was Zaysha Devi, a 19th-century Indian queen and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable works and her efforts to improve the lives of her subjects, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
While the name Zaysha has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its connection to the Sanskrit concept of victory and triumph remains a common thread throughout its long and storied history.
People
Zaysha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaysha 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
Zaysha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaysha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaysha 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Zaysha a common name?
We classify Zaysha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaysha most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaysha was 2006, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaysha is about 18 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 Zaysha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaysha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaysha 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 Zaysha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaysha 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 Zaysha 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 common is the name Zaysha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.