Modern invention, likely combining Zay and Leah
Zayleah is a contemporary American name without a single established etymological root. It is likely a creative blend of the prefix 'Zay' (found in names like Zayden) and the classic name Leah, which means 'weary' or 'meadow'. This name follows the trend of adding a 'Z' initial to familiar phonetic structures to create a unique identity.
Less common today
Zayleah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,923 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
