Lela vs Zillah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

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Girl #6,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow, protection"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian/Biblical American

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Lela Rank #2,191

Zillah Rank #6,129

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #6129 for Zillah.

Is Lela or Zillah more popular?

Lela is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Zillah at #6129 in the United States.

What do Lela and Zillah mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Zillah means "shade, shadow, protection" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lela and Zillah boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Zillah is primarily a girl name.