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Zailah

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Pronounced ZAY-lah /ˈzeɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously an echo of Zaila/Zaylah or Layla ('night', Arabic); a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Zaila/Layla echo: Zailah. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ZAY-lah'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern name, variously an echo of Zaila/Zaylah or Layla ('night', Arabic); a fresh coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#10214 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zailah is a modern name, variously an echo of Zaila/Zaylah or Layla ('night', Arabic); a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ZAY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zailah is a modern name, variously an echo of Zaila or Layla ('night') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ZAY-lah').
Overall data confidence 16%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

ZailaZaylaZaylah

Nicknames

Zai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zailah mean?

Zailah is a modern name, variously an echo of Zaila or Layla ('night'); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Zailah?

It's said ZAY-lah /ˈzeɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zailah a boy or girl name?

Zailah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zailah?

Zailah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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