Zealand
Zealand Origin and Meaning
Sunny and energetic, but with a hint of cool cowboy, Zealand has been sparingly used since the 2000s, Zealand but shot up the charts in 2021 after YouTube family The Labrants gave it to their son the previous year. By 2022, it had quadrupled in popularity, revealing the influence celebs can make on baby name choices.
Zealand is the English translation of the Dutch province, Zeeland (originally called Seelant), though it's more commonly associated with New Zealand, the Oceanic country named by the Dutch. The name translates to "sea land", making this an ocean inspired choice, that also evokes the stunning landscapes of the country.
Despite its increased popularity, Zealand could still be considered an unexpected place names for babies among most circles and with its cool Z initial and its similarity of other popular options such as Landon, Holland, Zion, and Zeke, it may well have some staying power.
Around 110 boys were given the name in a recent year, along with 6 girls.
Popularity of the name Zealand
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