Pera vs Zillah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pera

Girl #6,014 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fruit, blossom"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Turkish Scandinavian Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,014
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Pera Rank #6,014
Zillah Rank #6,129

Pera is more popular, ranked #6014 vs #6129 for Zillah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pera ___

  • Pera Grace
  • Pera Rose
  • Pera Joy
  • Pera Louise
  • Pera Mae
  • Pera Anne

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 Pera

Vera Nina Lara Mira Elias

If you choose Zillah

Arabella Miriam Isadora Ezra Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pera or Zillah more popular?

Pera is more popular, ranked #6014 compared to Zillah at #6129 in the United States.

What do Pera and Zillah mean?

Pera means "fruit, blossom" (Hebrew origin). Zillah means "shade, shadow, protection" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pera and Zillah boy or girl names?

Pera is primarily a girl name. Zillah is primarily a girl name.

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