Zeliah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zeh-LIE-uh //zəˈlaɪə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: God has delivered; variation of Celia
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Zeliah is derived from the root meaning 'to deliver' or 'to save,' often associated with divine intervention. In English contexts, it can be seen as a variant of Celia, which has Latin origins meaning 'heavenly.' The name reflects a blend of spiritual significance and modern usage, appealing to parents seeking unique yet meaningful names.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zeliah was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Zeliah has ranked as high as #25500 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zeliah has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zeliah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zeliah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zeliah.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Zeliah
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