Zella
Meaning
traditionally shade (possible variant of Zillah)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Zella peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Zella
People given the name Zella in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 2019. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Zella deep dive
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