Zaiah
Meaning of Zaiah
Zaiah arrives like a soft breeze through the olive groves of antiquity, uniting Hebrew heritage—echoing the promise of Isaiah (“Yahweh is salvation”)—with a playful Latin melody in its two-syllable refrain (pronounced ZAY-uh, /zeɪə/). This unisex gem has steadily sashayed into American naming charts, with 22 tiny pioneers in 2024 and a spirited perch around the 900th rank for much of the past decade. Parents enchanted by its balance of tradition and modern flair imagine Zaiah as both a sunrise prayer and a dancing mariposa, equally at ease commanding a boardroom or leading a neighborhood fiesta. Its upward trajectory—rising from just a handful of births in the early 2000s to consistent appearances today—speaks to a fresh narrative where cultural roots and contemporary dreams entwine like strands of bougainvillea on a warm courtyard wall. More than a name, Zaiah carries the gentle echo of ancient watchfulness, inviting each child into a story where every step feels guided by time-honored wisdom yet celebrated in the vibrant rhythm of now.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as ZAY-uh (/zeɪə/)
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