Zaia

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Pronounced ZAY-uh /ˈzeɪ.ə/High

Meaning: light, shining, radiantMedium

In 30 seconds: Zaia is a short luminous name meaning light or shining, with Arabic and Aramaic roots. A rare two-syllable name with a bright radiant quality.

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

Meaninglight, shining, radiant

U.S. rank (2024)#2399 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births76 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 543

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zaia may derive from the Arabic/Aramaic root for light or radiance. It is also an Assyrian/Chaldean Christian surname used as a given name.

Zaia appears in US birth records as a rare luminous feminine name.

Did you know? In Aramaic, zaya means light or radiance — the same conceptual root connecting the Zoroastrian concept of divine light to Aramaic Christianity, giving Zaia a rare cross-cultural spiritual resonance.

Overall data confidence 65%

Wehr, Arabic-English Dictionary — reference for ZaiaUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

ZayahZaya

Nicknames

Zai

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Frequently Asked

What does Zaia mean?

Zaia means light or shining, from Arabic/Aramaic roots.

How do you pronounce Zaia?

Zaia is pronounced ZAY-uh (/ˈzeɪ.ə/), with two syllables.

Is Zaia a girl's name?

Yes, Zaia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Zaia?

Zaia is a rare name that appears in US records in the 21st century.