Variant of Zaylee, likely meaning hay clearing or flower
Zayli is a modern American invention, most likely a phonetic variant of Zaylee or Kaylee. It is often associated with the Old English elements 'sæge' meaning sea or 'heg' meaning hay, combined with 'leah' meaning clearing. Some also view it as a diminutive of the Arabic name Zaynab, meaning fragrant flower.
About 12 girls were named Zayli in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
