Name Zaya Gender Feminine Usage African American (Modern, Rare), English (Modern, Rare) Pronounced Pron. /ˈzaɪ.ə/ Edit Status Status Meaning & History Possibly an invented name based on the sounds found in other names such as Maya 2, Naya and Kaya 2. This is borne by Zaya Wade (2007-), daughter of retired American basketball player Dwyane Wade.