Carlee vs Zaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zaya

Girl #1,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,414
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zay, Zee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carlee Rank #1,685
Zaya Rank #1,414

Zaya is more popular, ranked #1414 vs #1685 for Carlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlee ___

  • Carlee Ann
  • Carlee Jo
  • Carlee Mae
  • Carlee Grace
  • Carlee Jane
  • Carlee Lynn

Zaya ___

  • Zaya Rose
  • Zaya Marie
  • Zaya Grace
  • Zaya Nicole
  • Zaya Simone
  • Zaya Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlee

Hallie Lottie Millie Bentley Brady

If you choose Zaya

Zara Zuri Nova Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlee or Zaya more popular?

Zaya is more popular, ranked #1414 compared to Carlee at #1685 in the United States.

What do Carlee and Zaya mean?

Carlee means "free woman, strong woman" (Germanic origin). Zaya means "fate, destiny" (Mongolian origin).

Are Carlee and Zaya boy or girl names?

Carlee is primarily a girl name. Zaya is primarily a girl name.

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