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.
About 6 boys were named Zae in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
