Zelah
Girl nameZelah has been given to 75 babies in the U.S. since 2012. It peaked in 2019. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Zelah.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
75
Peak year
2019 (11 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2012
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Zelah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Zelah.
Sibling name ideas for Zelah
Same era and popularity as Zelah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Zelah?
Zelah has been given to 75 babies in the U.S. since 2012. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Zelah peak?
Zelah peaked in 2019, when 11 babies were given the name.
Is Zelah a girl or boy name?
Zelah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Zelah are girls).
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