Zelpha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationZEL-fah / ˈzɛl.fəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'white; pure'; English: 'blossom'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zelpha is a name with Hebrew origins, often associated with purity and innocence. It has been used in various cultures, particularly within English-speaking communities. The name is relatively rare and may be considered unique in contemporary naming trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zelpha was first seen in the United States in 1886. Zelpha has ranked as high as #801 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Zelpha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zelpha (1922)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OK | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1892 | 13 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1905 | 17 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 32 |
| 1916 | 39 |
| 1917 | 35 |
| 1918 | 35 |
| 1919 | 27 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 38 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 22 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |