Short form of names containing the zae sound
Zae is primarily used as a modern, shortened form of longer names like Isaiah or Xavier. It has emerged as a standalone name in recent years, reflecting the trend of using punchy, single-syllable nicknames as given names. Its meaning is generally tied to the parent name from which it is derived.
Less common today
Zae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,099 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
