Zeilah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zeilah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 5 babies have been named Zeilah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zeilah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,345 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,345
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Zeilah
Zeilah is a girl name .
Zeilah is currently ranked #42,345 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zeilah include Zei, Zeil, Zeily, Zeilie, Zey, Zeie, and Zeikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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