Zarya

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Pronounced ZAR-yah /ˈzɑr.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Slavic Zarya/Zorya — 'dawn, daybreak; the morning/evening star' (a dawn goddess)Medium

In 30 seconds: Bright as the dawn: Zarya is Slavic for 'dawn, daybreak' — a goddess of the morning star. Luminous, lyrical, and warm.

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Origin MediumSlavic

MeaningFrom Slavic Zarya/Zorya — 'dawn, daybreak; the morning/evening star' (a dawn goddess)

U.S. rank (2025)#5550 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 666

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zarya comes from Slavic zarya/zorya, 'dawn, daybreak; the morning/evening star' (a dawn goddess who guards the heavens). A luminous, lyrical name across the Slavic world.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, dawn at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Zarya (Zorya) means 'dawn, daybreak' in Slavic — the goddess of the morning and evening star; luminous and lyrical.

Overall data confidence 78%

References — Zorya / Zarya — etymology

Variations

ZoryaZariaZorah

Nicknames

Zara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zarya mean?

Zarya is Slavic for 'dawn, daybreak; the morning star'.

How do you pronounce Zarya?

It's said ZAR-yah /ˈzɑr.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zarya a boy or girl name?

Zarya is a girl's name.

How popular is Zarya?

Zarya is a rare name in the U.S.