Zaila Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationZAY-lah / /ˈzeɪ.lə/Arabic; African
Meaning
Arabic: 'victorious'; African: 'one who is strong'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Zaila is associated with strength and victory, reflecting the values of resilience and triumph. In various African cultures, the name embodies qualities of strength and empowerment, often given to girls to inspire confidence and leadership.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Zayla
- Zaila
International Variants
- Zayla (Spanish)
- Zaila (Swahili)
Famous people named Zaila
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zaila was first seen in the United States in 2000. Zaila has ranked as high as #1275 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Zaila has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zaila (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 63 |