Salvation; to shine
Zaiah is often considered a modern shortened form of Isaiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is salvation.' It may also be interpreted as a variation of the Arabic name Zaya, which relates to light or shining. In the United States, it is used as a contemporary, gender-neutral choice with a spiritual undertone.
Less common today
Zaiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,700 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
