Zelma vs Zella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelma

Girl #6,713 Most Popular

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Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

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Zelma Rank #6,713

Zella Rank #1,848

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

Is Zelma or Zella more popular?

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

What do Zelma and Zella mean?

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

Are Zelma and Zella boy or girl names?

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