Zillah vs Lela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zillah

Girl #6,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow, protection"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Zillah Rank #6,129

Lela Rank #2,191

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

Is Zillah or Lela more popular?

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

What do Zillah and Lela mean?

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

Are Zillah and Lela boy or girl names?

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