Zeya

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Pronounced ZAY-ah /ˈzeɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Burmese Zeya, 'success; glory; brilliance', and a modern coined name; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Success; glory; brilliance: Zeya is variously Burmese 'success' and a modern name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'ZAY-ah').

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Origin LowBurmese, American

MeaningVariously the Burmese Zeya, 'success; glory; brilliance', and a modern coined name; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6609 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 184

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

Zeya comes variously from the Burmese Zeya, 'success; glory; brilliance', and a modern coined name in Western records (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern, cross-cultural name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Zee).

In the U.S. it appears in Burmese and other families. Rare, success-and-glory at the (Burmese) root, and modern.

Did you know? Zeya means 'success; glory; brilliance' in Burmese — and is also a modern coined name elsewhere — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'ZAY-ah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Zeya — routes layered

Variations

ZeyahZaya

Nicknames

Zee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeya mean?

Zeya is variously Burmese 'success; glory; brilliance' and a modern coined name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zeya?

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

Is Zeya a boy or girl name?

Zeya is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Zeya?

Zeya is a rare name in the U.S.