Zella
ZEHL-uh
African, Bobangi, Libyan place name, diminutive of Rosella, Marcella, Gizella, or Isabella
"lacking nothing, one who knows the way"
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Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
The name Zella is currently ranked #969 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #220 in 1888. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in ZELLA, ZELLA, and ZELLA.
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# 969 in the US
Zella Rank in US Top 1000
# 922 on Nameberry
Zella Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
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- Zella LehrAmerican singer
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- Zella Jackson PriceAmerican gospel singer
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