Zalayah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zalayah is a modern American name that means 'Heavenly.' It has evolved in recent times without historical roots in traditional languages. The name is perceived as unique and is popular among contemporary naming trends. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Zalayah is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zalayah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Zalayah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13665th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3288th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zalayah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zalayah"
Pronunciation
/zəˈleɪə/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
The name Zalayah is a modern creation that is likely influenced by similar sounding names and has no specific historical roots in traditional languages.
Meaning
Heavenly
Language Evolution
Zalayah
Historical Usage
Zalayah has gained popularity in recent years, primarily within contemporary American naming trends.
Variants & Derivatives
Zala, Zalay
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Zalayah is viewed as unique and modern, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zalayah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zalayah"
"Zalayah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13665th of 35406 | 93 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3288th of 30306 | 587 |
Regional Popularity of "Zalayah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Zalayah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.18% 2756th/3984 |
82.79% 3715th/4487 |
44.64% 3045th/6822 |
53.98% 3388th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zalayah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zalayah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.