Fate, destiny, or blooming flower
Zaya has multiple potential roots, most notably as a Mongolian name meaning 'fate' or 'destiny.' In Arabic contexts, it is often considered a variant of Zahiya, meaning 'brilliant' or 'shining,' or related to the Hebrew name Zayah, meaning 'to bloom.'
Less common today
Zaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,167 in 2023.
Daughter of NBA player Dwyane Wade and activist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
