Zula Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZOO-lah /zuːlə/

Origin: African; Hebrew

Meaning: African: quiet; Hebrew: to be exalted

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zula has its roots in various linguistic traditions, with its earliest forms traceable to Hebrew. In Hebrew, the name is derived from the word "zula," which means "to dwell" or "to reside." This term reflects a sense of home and stability, which may have contributed to the name's appeal across cultures.

The name Zula has also been linked to the Arabic name "Zulaikha," which is associated with the story of Joseph in the Quran, where Zulaikha is the name of the woman who fell in love with him. This connection highlights the name's presence in both Hebrew and Arabic traditions, showcasing its cross-cultural significance.

Historically, the name Zula appears in various contexts, particularly in literature and religious texts. In the 19th century, it gained some recognition in Western literature, often used to evoke exotic or romantic imagery.

The name's biblical associations, particularly through figures like Zulaikha, have contributed to its enduring presence in cultural narratives. Additionally, the name has been referenced in various artistic works, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness of different societies.

Culturally, Zula resonates with themes of love, longing, and home, which are prevalent in many narratives across different cultures. The name's melodic quality and its association with strong female figures have made it a symbol of resilience and emotional depth.

While diminutive forms or variations may exist, such as Zuli or Zuleika, the name Zula itself carries a distinct identity that has been preserved through its historical and cultural significance. Its journey through languages and cultures reflects a rich tapestry of meanings and associations that continue to resonate.

Fictional characters named Zula

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Zula is a fictional character from the comic book series The Red Star. She is a powerful warrior and a key figure in the fight against oppressive forces in her world.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Zula, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Zula. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ZinaZaraZellaZinaidaZoraZadieZafiraZelia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zula was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Zula has ranked as high as #1198 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Zula has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zula 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 Zula 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 Zula.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 5 5
2024 15 15
2023 15 15
2022 15 15
2021 10 10
2020 13 13
2019 17 17
2018 11 11
2017 15 15
2016 9 9
2014 7 7
2013 9 9
2011 5 5
2009 5 5
2002 5 5
1967 5 5
1965 5 5
1964 6 6
1961 7 7
1960 7 7
1959 7 7
1958 11 11
1957 6 6
1956 9 9
1955 8 8
1954 13 13
1953 12 12
1952 18 18
1951 12 12
1950 17 17
1949 18 18
1948 25 25
1947 21 21
1946 15 15
1945 33 33
1944 28 28
1943 25 25
1942 29 29
1941 34 34
1940 30 30
1939 44 44
1938 32 32
1937 45 45
1936 34 34
1935 51 51
1934 43 43
1933 58 58
1932 50 50
1931 59 59
1930 71 71
1929 42 42
1928 64 64
1927 66 66
1926 84 84
1925 96 96
1924 95 95
1923 102 102
1922 127 127
1921 91 91
1920 105 105
1919 116 116
1918 96 96
1917 107 107
1916 105 105
1915 102 102
1914 88 88
1913 80 80
1912 69 69
1911 59 59
1910 70 70
1909 76 76
1908 53 53
1907 72 72
1906 58 58
1905 61 61
1904 74 74
1903 74 74
1902 66 66
1901 57 57
1900 71 71
1899 60 60
1898 83 83
1897 79 79
1896 65 65
1895 55 55
1894 64 64
1893 70 70
1892 53 53
1891 45 45
1890 65 65
1889 55 55
1888 45 45
1887 33 33
1886 43 43
1885 38 38
1884 27 27
1883 25 25
1882 21 21
1881 27 27
1880 27 27

Top States for Zula (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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