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Zaylah

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Pronounced ZAYL-ah /ˈzeɪl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage; no established traditional meaningMedium

In 30 seconds: Zaylah is a modern coinage with no established traditional meaning. Its appeal is the sound rather than any inherited definition.
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Origin MediumModern
MeaningModern coinage; no established traditional meaning
U.S. rank (2024)#2628 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 805

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320022024

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

History & Origin

This is a recently invented name, so it does not carry a meaning handed down through a language. It is written several ways, including Zayla and Zaila, all built on the same bright Zay- sound. Without a fixed root, what draws parents to it is mostly the look and the easy rhythm.

The optional silent h in Zaylah simply softens the ending on the page; Zayla and Zaila keep the same pronunciation. It fits the current taste for Z-led names with an open final vowel.

Did you know? Zaylah is a spelling variant of Zayla, so it keeps the same core meaning of ' Yahweh is salvation' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Zaylah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Zaylah — meaning/etymology

Variations

ZaylaZaila

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If you like Zaylah…

Zayla— the spelling without the trailing h, same coinage and sound
Zaila— alternate spelling of the same name
Kayla— shares the -ayla rhythm and ending
Layla— matches the soft -ayla sound that anchors Zaylah

Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaylah mean?

Zaylah is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is salvation' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Zaylah?

It's commonly said ZAYL-ah /ˈzeɪl.ɑ/.

Is Zaylah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zaylah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Zaylah?

In 2024, Zaylah ranked #2628 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.