Zila

Q: What is the origin of Zila?

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

Q: Is Zila a girl name?

Zila 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 6 months ago

Meaning

"Shade or Shadow"

Zila is a short cross-cultural name, attested in Hebrew sources and also used independently in several modern communities.

Themes:shortcrossculturalbiblicalmodern

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Zila

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#9512Ranked 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

Zila 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

Zila Nicknames

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

8 ideas

zily

Nickname

zila

Nickname

zie

Nickname

zilaie

Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Zila

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Zila mean?

Zila means "Shade or Shadow". Zila is a short cross-cultural name, attested in Hebrew sources and also used independently in several modern communitie

What is the origin of Zila?

Zila 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 Zila?

According to the latest SSA data, Zila is currently ranked #9512 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 Zila a girl name?

Zila 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 Zila?

Popular nicknames for Zila include zily, zila, zie, zy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Zila?

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

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Persian

Syllables2

Length4 letters

US Rank#9512

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withZ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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