Zalia

Q: What is the origin of Zalia?

Zalia is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Zalia a girl name?

Zalia is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Used as a contemporary name in multiple communities, it appears to be a phonetic variant with uncertain original derivation.

Themes:modernphoneticglobalvariant

Biblical Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Zalia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3875Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Zalia did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Zalia Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Zalia.

8 ideas

zaly

Nickname

zali

Nickname

zie

Nickname

alia

Nickname

liay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Zalia

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Zalia mean?

Zalia means "God is gracious". Used as a contemporary name in multiple communities, it appears to be a phonetic variant with uncertain original derivat

What is the origin of Zalia?

Zalia is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Zalia?

According to the latest SSA data, Zalia is currently ranked #3875 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Zalia a girl name?

Zalia is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Zalia?

Popular nicknames for Zalia include zaly, zali, zie, zy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Zalia?

There are many names similar to Zalia in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Arabic

Syllables3

Length5 letters

US Rank#3875

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withZ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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