Zela

Zela is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,893 in the US.

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Girl Name #38,893 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Zela is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Zela often also consider Lillain, Delora, Cola .

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Historical Record

Zela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.

Over 114 babies have been named Zela in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Zela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,893 for girl names in the US .

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#38,893
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#38,893
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Zelda #745 Zelie #1833 Zella #1848 Zelena #4070

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Lillain Girl Latin Delora Girl Catholic tradition Cola Girl West African Cecille Girl Latin (caecus) Vance Girl Old English Eugie Girl Greek Tishia Girl Latin (from laetitia) Florine Girl Latin

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"kola nut, sacred plant"

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Cecille Girl

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"blind"

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Vance Girl

Old English origin

"Dweller at the marsh"

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"well-born, noble"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zela

Is Zela a boy or girl name?
Zela is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Zela?
Zela is currently ranked #38893 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Zela a common or rare name?
Zela is an uncommon name, ranked #38893 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Zela?
Zela pairs well with Lillain, Delora, Cola, Cecille in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Zela?
Related spellings include Zelda, Zelie, Zella, Zelena.

About the Name Zela

Zela is a girl name .

Zela is currently ranked #38,893 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Zela include Zelda, Zelie, Zella, Zelena . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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