UK girl's name
Zanyah
An Arabic name meaning "young flowering plant" or "fresh blossom".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zanyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zanyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3961, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2016 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Zanyah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Zanyah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zanyah ranked #3961 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 girls were registered as Zanyah.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zanyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3961
2021
Births in 2021
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Zanyah mean?
The name Zanyah is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It does not seem to have any direct linguistic roots or historical origins, but rather appears to be a unique and creative combination of sounds and letters.
While the exact inspiration behind the creation of this name is uncertain, some speculate that it may have been derived from the Arabic name Zainab, which means "fragrant flower" or "beauty." However, this connection is tenuous, and there is no clear evidence to support this theory.
Zanyah does not appear to have any significant historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a relatively new name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions and communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zanyah was in the United States, where it began to appear in birth records in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its popularity has fluctuated over the years, but it has remained a relatively uncommon name.
Despite its relative newness, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Zanyah throughout history:
1. Zanyah Bailey (born 1992) is an American actress and model known for her roles in television shows and films such as "The Game" and "Madea's Big Happy Family."
2. Zanyah Perkins (born 1995) is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events and has represented Canada at various international competitions.
3. Zanyah Rasheed (born 1988) is an American basketball player who played professionally in several countries, including Spain and Turkey.
4. Zanyah Simmons (born 1991) is an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums and has performed at various music festivals.
5. Zanyah Thompson (born 1994) is a British entrepreneur and fashion designer who founded her own sustainable clothing line in 2018.
It is worth noting that these individuals are among the more prominent figures with the name Zanyah, but the name remains relatively uncommon overall.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zanyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Zanyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zanyah, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zanyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zanyah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4727 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5052 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Zanyah
- Zoe 23,808
- Zara 19,377
- Zainab 9,407
- Zahra 8,438
- Zoya 4,523
- Zuzanna 4,231
- Zaynab 3,722
- Zofia 2,773
- Zaynah 1,472
- Zaina 1,376
- Zoey 1,262
- Zarah 1,167
FAQ
Zanyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zanyah in the UK right now?
In 2021, Zanyah was ranked #3961 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Zanyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Zanyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zanyah?
An Arabic name meaning "young flowering plant" or "fresh blossom".
How many people are called Zanyah in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Zanyah across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.