Zanilah
Zanilah is a girl baby name. Ranked #18,351 in the US, popular nicknames include Zan, Zay, and Zanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Zanilah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 24 babies have been named Zanilah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zanilah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,351 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,351
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Zanilah
Zanilah is a girl name .
Zanilah is currently ranked #18,351 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zanilah include Zan, Zay, Zanie, and Zaniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zanilah include Zaniyah, Zaniya, Zaniah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis