unisex name
Zayane
zah-YAHN
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 280
Zayane is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 45% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2017, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Zayane Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 95 |
How Popular Is Zayane?
In 2025, Zayane was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zayane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zayane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zayane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zayane
- Pronunciation zah-YAHN
Sibling Names for Zayane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zayane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zayane
Is Zayane a girl's or a boy's name?
Zayane is used for both girls and boys. About 45% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Zayane?
Zayane has 2 syllables.
When was Zayane most popular?
Zayane peaked in 2017, when 20 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Zayane a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zayane currently ranks #1,459 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.