Zay
Boy nameZay has been given to 308 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 55,099 boys was named Zay.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
308
Peak year
2024 (46 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1918
10-year trend
▲ +520%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Zay — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Zay.
FAQ
How popular is the name Zay?
Zay has been given to 308 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Zay peak?
Zay peaked in 2024, when 46 babies were given the name.
Is Zay a girl or boy name?
Zay is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Zay are boys).
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