Zilla
Pronunciation: [ z-IHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 7 babies have been named Zilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zilla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,421 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,421
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Zilla
Zilla is a girl name .
Zilla is currently ranked #24,421 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zilla include Zil, Ziy, Ziie, and Zilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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