Girl nameCurrently #15,218 in the USSteady
Zela
2 syllablesPeak year: 19164 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zela's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Zela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zela |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Zela through the decades
- Zela peaked in 1916, when 21 babies were named Zela in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zela has risen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zela currently ranks #15,218 in the US and is holding steady.