Zyheim
A unique variation of Zaheim, meaning "one who ascends or rises".
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Zyheim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zyheim today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyheim births was 2010 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyheim. 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 Zyheim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
2010
10 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,280
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Zyheim: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyheim from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyheim 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 Zyheim 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 Zyheim
The name Zyheim is a relatively modern invention, believed to have been created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots, but rather seems to be a unique combination of letters and sounds meant to convey a sense of exoticism and individuality.
Despite its recent origins, the name Zyheim has gained some popularity, particularly in certain regions of the United States. However, due to its novelty, there are no documented instances of historical figures bearing this name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Zyheim are found in birth records from the late 1990s and early 2000s. It is possible that the name was initially inspired by the growing trend of creating unique and unconventional names during this period.
While there are no famous historical figures named Zyheim, the name has been adopted by a few notable individuals in recent years. One example is Zyheim Brooks, an American football player who played college football for the University of Mississippi.
Another individual with the name Zyheim is Zyheim Musolino, a young American actor known for his roles in television shows and films such as "The Walking Dead" and "The War with Grandpa."
Additionally, there is a Zyheim Stephens, who is a rising basketball player from North Carolina, currently playing at the high school level and garnering attention from college recruiters.
It is worth noting that the name Zyheim has also been used by some parents as a unique spin on more traditional names like Zion or Zaheem, further contributing to its unconventional yet appealing nature.
Despite its modern origins and lack of historical references, the name Zyheim has managed to capture the imagination of a certain segment of the population, perhaps due to its distinctive sound and the opportunity it presents for individuality and self-expression.
People
Zyheim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyheim 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
Zyheim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyheim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyheim 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Zyheim a common name?
We classify Zyheim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyheim most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyheim was 2010, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyheim 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 Zyheim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyheim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyheim in the SSA data are male. 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 Zyheim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyheim 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 Zyheim 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 named Zyheim?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.