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Zalayah

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Pronounced zuh-LAY-uh /zəˈleɪ.ə/High

Meaning: beautiful one of GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Zalayah blends Zala (beautiful) with the Hebrew -yah (God) to mean beautiful one of God. A melodic three-syllable name with multicultural beauty.
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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew
Meaningbeautiful one of God
U.S. rank (2025)#2541 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births70 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 750

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220022025

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

Zalayah combines Zala (beautiful) with the Hebrew/Aramaic -yah suffix (God). It has been used in African-American naming as a distinctive feminine choice.

Zalayah has appeared in US birth records as a melodic three-syllable alternative to Aaliyah.

Did you know? The -yah suffix in Zalayah is the same divine suffix found in Hallelujah — making Zalayah a name meaning beautiful of God.
Overall data confidence 60%
US Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity dataBehind the Name: Zara — name etymology reference

Variations

ZalaiyahZaliyaZaleyaAaliyah

Nicknames

ZalaLaya

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Frequently Asked

What does Zalayah mean?

Zalayah means beautiful one of God, blending Zala (beautiful) with the Hebrew -yah suffix (God).

How do you pronounce Zalayah?

Zalayah is pronounced zuh-LAY-uh (/zəˈleɪ.ə/), with three syllables.

Is Zalayah a girl's name?

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

How popular is the name Zalayah?

Zalayah is an uncommon modern name that appeared in US records in the 21st century.

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