Zay vs Rickey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Boy #2,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

American English African American

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Zay Rank #2,854

Rickey Rank #2,803

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Zay or Rickey more popular?

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Zay and Rickey mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Zay and Rickey boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Rickey is primarily a boy name.