Zella vs Zelma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zella

Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #6,713 Most Popular

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Zella Rank #1,848

Zelma Rank #6,713

Zella is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #6713 for Zelma.

Is Zella or Zelma more popular?

Zella is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Zella and Zelma mean?

Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zella and Zelma boy or girl names?

Zella is primarily a girl name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.