Davy vs Zillah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zillah

Girl #6,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, shadow, protection"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian/Biblical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,129
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zill, Zia, Zilly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davy Rank #2,844
Zillah Rank #6,129

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 vs #6129 for Zillah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davy ___

  • Davy James
  • Davy Lee
  • Davy Ray
  • Davy Cole
  • Davy Wayne
  • Davy Paul

Zillah ___

  • Zillah Rose
  • Zillah Mae
  • Zillah Dawn
  • Zillah Grace
  • Zillah Faith
  • Zillah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davy

Bobby Tommy Ricky Susie Peggy

If you choose Zillah

Arabella Miriam Isadora Ezra Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davy or Zillah more popular?

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 compared to Zillah at #6129 in the United States.

What do Davy and Zillah mean?

Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin). Zillah means "shade, shadow, protection" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davy and Zillah boy or girl names?

Davy is primarily a boy name. Zillah is primarily a girl name.

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