Zayvia
A unique feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly meaning "victorious life".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Zayvia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zayvia today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zayvia births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zayvia. 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 Zayvia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,144
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Zayvia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zayvia 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 Zayvia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 9 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zayvia
The given name Zayvia is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the names Zaya and Avia. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, when parents began creating unique and distinctive names for their children by blending or modifying existing names.
While the name Zayvia itself does not have a specific cultural or linguistic origin, its components can be found in various languages and cultures. The name Zaya, for instance, is a Russian diminutive form of the name Zoya, which means "life" or "alive." Avia, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name meaning "fresh" or "new."
There are no known historical references or recorded instances of the name Zayvia in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent creation and lack of a longstanding tradition.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Zayvia are from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. However, due to its unique and modern nature, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from the past who have borne this name.
In the absence of historical records or famous individuals with the name Zayvia, it is worth mentioning a few individuals who share similar names or variations:
1. Zayah, a British singer and songwriter born in 1998.
2. Zaya Wade, the daughter of retired NBA player Dwyane Wade, who came out as transgender in 2020.
3. Avia, a Hebrew name meaning "fresh" or "new," which has been used as a given name for both males and females.
4. Zoya, a Russian name meaning "life" or "alive," which has been popular in Russia and other Slavic countries.
5. Ava, a name with roots in various languages, including Hebrew, Latin, and German, which has gained popularity in recent years.
While the name Zayvia may lack a rich historical background, its unique blend of elements and modern appeal have contributed to its growing popularity in recent times, reflecting the evolving trends and preferences in baby naming.
People
Zayvia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zayvia 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
Zayvia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zayvia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zayvia 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Zayvia a common name?
We classify Zayvia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zayvia most popular?
The single biggest year for Zayvia was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zayvia is about 3 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 Zayvia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zayvia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zayvia 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 Zayvia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zayvia 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 Zayvia 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 are called Zayvia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.