Zella Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationZEL-uh / ˈzɛləHebrew; African
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God's chosen'; African: 'dawn'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zella has roots in Hebrew, where it is often associated with spiritual significance. In African cultures, it is linked to the concept of a new beginning or dawn. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States, over the last century. It is often considered a modern and unique choice for girls.
Trend Summary
Zella has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zel
- Zellie
International Variants
- Zélie (French)
- Zella (Italian)
Famous people named Zella
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zella was first seen in the United States in 1880. Zella has ranked as high as #570 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Zella has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zella (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 31 |
| 1881 | 38 |
| 1882 | 50 |
| 1883 | 55 |
| 1884 | 63 |
| 1885 | 56 |
| 1886 | 72 |
| 1887 | 67 |
| 1888 | 111 |
| 1889 | 96 |
| 1890 | 108 |
| 1891 | 115 |
| 1892 | 102 |
| 1893 | 109 |
| 1894 | 138 |
| 1895 | 137 |
| 1896 | 130 |
| 1897 | 128 |
| 1898 | 115 |
| 1899 | 102 |
| 1900 | 171 |
| 1901 | 122 |
| 1902 | 124 |
| 1903 | 132 |
| 1904 | 126 |
| 1905 | 110 |
| 1906 | 108 |
| 1907 | 123 |
| 1908 | 125 |
| 1909 | 131 |
| 1910 | 151 |
| 1911 | 144 |
| 1912 | 186 |
| 1913 | 199 |
| 1914 | 224 |
| 1915 | 265 |
| 1916 | 248 |
| 1917 | 298 |
| 1918 | 244 |
| 1919 | 255 |
| 1920 | 244 |
| 1921 | 280 |
| 1922 | 235 |
| 1923 | 267 |
| 1924 | 235 |
| 1925 | 228 |
| 1926 | 216 |
| 1927 | 190 |
| 1928 | 213 |
| 1929 | 179 |
| 1930 | 184 |
| 1931 | 159 |
| 1932 | 158 |
| 1933 | 151 |
| 1934 | 137 |
| 1935 | 131 |
| 1936 | 112 |
| 1937 | 110 |
| 1938 | 119 |
| 1939 | 113 |
| 1940 | 114 |
| 1941 | 78 |
| 1942 | 86 |
| 1943 | 113 |
| 1944 | 81 |
| 1945 | 98 |
| 1946 | 80 |
| 1947 | 99 |
| 1948 | 92 |
| 1949 | 83 |
| 1950 | 89 |
| 1951 | 75 |
| 1952 | 67 |
| 1953 | 60 |
| 1954 | 48 |
| 1955 | 50 |
| 1956 | 54 |
| 1957 | 39 |
| 1958 | 44 |
| 1959 | 45 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1961 | 56 |
| 1962 | 41 |
| 1963 | 41 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2011 | 90 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2013 | 102 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2015 | 157 |
| 2016 | 156 |
| 2017 | 159 |
| 2018 | 166 |
| 2019 | 162 |
| 2020 | 124 |
| 2021 | 183 |
| 2022 | 156 |
| 2023 | 131 |
| 2024 | 108 |