Zaylei
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Zaylei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 139 babies have been named Zaylei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zaylei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,740 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,740
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Old English dagian origin
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African origin
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Latin origin
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About the Name Zaylei
Zaylei is a girl name .
Zaylei is currently ranked #66,740 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zaylei include Zay, Zayie, Zaylie, and Zayly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zaylei include Zaylee, Zayla, Zaylah, Zayleigh, Zaylie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis