Zelia
- US rank
- #4,265
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #693 in 1887
33 babies were named Zelia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,818 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zelia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Zelia, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zelia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZelia first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1887, when it ranked #693. Today it's #4,265, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowZelia is 5.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendZelia has climbed 1,818 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,265. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Zelia
Zelia is a girl name of Greek and Spanish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-lia”. US birth records list Zelia for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 102 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1887, when it ranked #693 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,265, with 33 babies.
Origin:Greek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 31 | 32,543 girls |
| 1890s | 42 | 23,552 girls |
| 1900s | 27 | 36,523 girls |
| 1910s | 21 | 47,192 girls |
| 1920s | 12 | 84,034 girls |
| 1930s | 5.9 | 169,492 girls |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 299,401 girls |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 497,512 girls |
| 1960s | 1.5 | 657,895 girls |
| 1970s | 1.2 | 826,446 girls |
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 girls |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 917,431 girls |
| 2000s | 6.6 | 150,830 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 91,324 girls |
| 2020s | 14 | 71,429 girls |
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Questions about the name Zelia
What is the origin of the name Zelia?
Zelia has Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Zelia a boy or girl name?
Zelia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Zelia?
Zelia ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1887 (#693).