Zilah

Q: What is the origin of Zilah?

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

Q: Is Zilah a girl name?

Zilah 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"

Zilah is a Hebrew name form associated with biblical tradition, commonly glossed as shade or shadow in lexical notes.

Themes:hebrewbiblicalfeminineshort

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 Zilah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#10233Ranked 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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Unranked

Zilah 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

Zilah Nicknames

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

8 ideas

zily

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zila

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zie

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ilah

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lahy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Zilah

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Zilah mean?

Zilah means "Shade". Zilah is a Hebrew name form associated with biblical tradition, commonly glossed as shade or shadow in lexical notes.

What is the origin of Zilah?

Zilah 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 Zilah?

According to the latest SSA data, Zilah is currently ranked #10233 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 Zilah a girl name?

Zilah 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 Zilah?

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

What names are similar to Zilah?

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

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew

Syllables2

Length5 letters

US Rank#10233

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withZ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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