Zaria Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zaria is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zaria?
Zaria is spelled Z-A-R-I-A. The name has 5 letters.
Zaria at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Zaria may derive from a Slavic root meaning “dawn” or from Arabic origins.
- Origin
- Zaria is commonly associated with Slavic and Arabic origins, with proposed meanings related to dawn or princess.
- Pronunciation
- ZAH-ree-uh · 3 syllables
Zaria Popularity in 2025
Rank#943
Recorded Births274
- Girls usage fell 116 places to #943 and recorded 58 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Zaria Mean?
Zaria may derive from a Slavic root meaning “dawn” or from Arabic origins.
Origin: Zaria is commonly associated with Slavic and Arabic origins, with proposed meanings related to dawn or princess.
How Do You Pronounce Zaria?
PronunciationZAH-ree-uh
Syllables3
Zaria Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 274 | #943 |
| 2024 | Girls | 332 | #827 |
| 2023 | Girls | 371 | #757 |
| 2022 | Girls | 374 | #766 |
| 2021 | Girls | 295 | #910 |
| 2020 | Girls | 314 | #859 |
| 2019 | Girls | 375 | #751 |
| 2018 | Girls | 362 | #753 |
| 2017 | Girls | 358 | #772 |
| 2016 | Girls | 351 | #813 |
| 2015 | Girls | 319 | #872 |
| 2014 | Girls | 320 | #860 |
| 2013 | Girls | 332 | #812 |
| 2012 | Girls | 317 | #841 |
| 2011 | Girls | 364 | #757 |
| 2010 | Girls | 325 | #825 |
| 2009 | Girls | 358 | #792 |
| 2008 | Girls | 443 | #685 |
| 2007 | Girls | 415 | #701 |
| 2006 | Girls | 393 | #718 |
| 2005 | Girls | 378 | #723 |
| 2004 | Girls | 409 | #672 |
| 2003 | Girls | 410 | #646 |
| 2002 | Girls | 440 | #587 |
When Was Zaria Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Girls
568 recorded births
National rank #479
2001 · Girls
512 recorded births
National rank #522
1998 · Girls
479 recorded births
National rank #527
2008 · Girls
443 recorded births
National rank #685
Where Zaria Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #384 | 7 |
| GA | #487 | 23 |
| NV | #508 | 5 |
| MI | #519 | 15 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| MD | #600 | 8 |
| SC | #614 | 7 |
| NC | #729 | 13 |