Light, radiance, or flower
Zaiya is a modern name with multiple possible etymologies. It is often considered a variation of the Arabic name Zaya or Zahiya, meaning radiant or bright, but it is also associated with the Sanskrit word for a flower or the Greek name Gaia.
About 40 girls were named Zaiya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
