Zelaya
Pronunciation: [ z-ayl-EYE-uh ]
Zelaya is a girl baby name. Ranked #14,327 in the US, popular nicknames include Zel, Zey, and Zelie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Zelaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 105 babies have been named Zelaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zelaya is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #14,327 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,327
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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About the Name Zelaya
Zelaya is a girl name .
Zelaya is currently ranked #14,327 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zelaya include Zel, Zey, Zelie, and Zelaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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