UK girl's name
Zaylee
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant spelling of Zayla.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zaylee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zaylee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2019 to 2024. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Zaylee. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zaylee ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 girls were registered as Zaylee.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zaylee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
5 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Zaylee mean?
The name Zaylee is a relatively modern invention, first appearing in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear origin or etymology, as it seems to be a creative combination of sounds rather than derived from an existing language or culture.
Despite its recent emergence, some have speculated that Zaylee may be a feminized variation of the Hebrew name Zale or Zali, which means "shadow" or "shelter." However, this connection is tenuous, and there is no definitive evidence to support it.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zaylee is from the United States, where it gained popularity as a unique and unconventional name choice for baby girls. Its rise in usage coincided with the broader trend of inventing new names or combining existing names to create novel and distinctive monikers.
Due to its modern origins, there are no historical references or famous individuals from ancient times associated with the name Zaylee. However, here are five notable individuals who have borne this name in more recent history:
1. Zaylee Sundance (born 2003) is an American child actress known for her roles in films like "The Greening of Whitney Brown" and "The Haunting of Molly Hartley."
2. Zaylee Carrasco (born 2010) is a Mexican child model and actress who has appeared in various commercials and television shows.
3. Zaylee Grace (born 2014) is the daughter of American country music singer-songwriter Brantley Gilbert and his wife Amber.
4. Zaylee Riann (born 2006) is an American YouTube personality and social media influencer known for her makeup tutorials and lifestyle videos.
5. Zaylee Kay (born 2008) is a Canadian child model and actress who has appeared in various print and television advertisements.
While the name Zaylee is a relatively new addition to the lexicon of given names, its growing popularity reflects the ongoing trend of creating unique and distinctive names for children. As it continues to be used, it may develop deeper cultural associations and significance over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zaylee over time
The chart below shows babies named Zaylee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zaylee, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaylee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zaylee 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 | #4581 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Zaylee
- 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
Zaylee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zaylee in the UK right now?
In 2024, Zaylee was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Zaylee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Zaylee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zaylee?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant spelling of Zayla.
How many people are called Zaylee in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Zaylee across the 4 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.