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Zayani

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Pronounced zah-YAH-nee /zɑˈjɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, likely echoing Zaya and the Arabic Zaina ('beauty, grace'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Zayani echoes Zaya and Zaina. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zah-YAH-nee').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name, likely echoing Zaya and the Arabic Zaina ('beauty, grace'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#6607 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 67

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

Zayani is a modern coined name, with no single fixed root — likely echoing Zaya and the Arabic Zaina, 'beauty, grace' (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zah-YAH-nee'; nickname Zaya).

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zayani is a modern coined name, likely echoing Zaya and the Arabic Zaina ('beauty, grace') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'zah-YAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 33%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

ZayanyZaianiZayni

Nicknames

Zaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zayani mean?

Zayani is a modern coined name echoing Zaya and Zaina; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zayani?

It's said zah-YAH-nee /zɑˈjɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zayani a boy or girl name?

Zayani is a girl's name.

How popular is Zayani?

Zayani is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.