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ZEHL-uh
Zella
OriginAfrican, Bobangi, Libyan place name, diminutive of Rosella, Marcella, Gizella, or Isabella
Meaning"lacking nothing, one who knows the way"
GenderGirl
US Rank#969
Top 1000
NB Rank#662
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About Zella
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.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,254 | 84 | 47 |
| 2015 | #1,469 | 157 | 88 |
| 2016 | #1,478 | 156 | 88 |
| 2017 | #1,435 | 159 | 92.1 |
| 2018 | #1,365 | 166 | 97.6 |
| 2019 | #1,391 | 162 | 96.5 |
| 2020 | #1,665 | 124 | 76.7 |
| 2021 | #1,271 | 183 | 111.5 |
| 2022 | #1,442 | 156 | 95.1 |
| 2023 | #1,601 | 131 | 81.6 |
| 2024 | #1,858 | 108 | 66.7 |
| 2025 | #1,746 | 117 | 72.8 |
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