Zehava
Meaninggold · Hebrew
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #8,362 in 2025
12 babies were named Zehava in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,728 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zehava you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Zehava, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zehava would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZehava first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearZehava is at its all-time high right now: #8,362 in 2025.
- Then vs nowZehava is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 133,333.
- TrendZehava has climbed 2,728 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Zehava means “gold”.
About the name Zehava
Zehava is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “gold”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-ava”. US birth records list Zehava for girls from 1988 to 2025, in 21 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #8,362 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.7 | 588,235 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 869,565 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 289,017 girls |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 182,927 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Zehava
What does the name Zehava mean?
Zehava means “gold” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Zehava?
Zehava has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Zehava a boy or girl name?
Zehava is a girl name.
How popular is the name Zehava?
Zehava ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#8,362).