Radiant, blooming, or to increase
Zayah is a modern name with multiple potential etymological roots. It is often considered a variant of the Arabic name Zaya or Zayah, meaning 'radiant' or 'to increase,' but it also shares phonetic similarities with the Hebrew name Zaya, meaning 'blooming.'
About 44 girls were named Zayah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
