Zella
2 countries#1733 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zella was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,369 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1733 · peaked in 1917 with 298 births
Most common in: Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7 births recorded 2020–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2020 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 births recorded 2020–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Zella’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3795 | — |
| 2007 | #3428 | ↑367 |
| 2008 | #3158 | ↑270 |
| 2009 | #2892 | ↑266 |
| 2010 | #2562 | ↑330 |
| 2011 | #2124 | ↑438 |
| 2012 | #2078 | ↑46 |
| 2013 | #1939 | ↑139 |
| 2014 | #2236 | ↓297 |
| 2015 | #1464 | ↑772 |
| 2016 | #1472 | ↓8 |
| 2017 | #1422 | ↑50 |
| 2018 | #1360 | ↑62 |
| 2019 | #1383 | ↓23 |
| 2020 | #1654 | ↓271 |
| 2021 | #1269 | ↑385 |
| 2022 | #1437 | ↓168 |
| 2023 | #1595 | ↓158 |
| 2024 | #1840 | ↓245 |
| 2025 | #1733 | ↑107 |
Frequently asked questions about Zella
Is Zella a popular name?
Yes — Zella currently ranks #1733 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Zella more common for boys or girls?
Zella is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Zella most popular?
Zella peaked in 1917 in United States, with 298 recorded births that year.
Is Zella rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Zella’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #278 in 1880 to #1733 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Zella?
At least 13,376 babies have been recorded with the name Zella across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Zella popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zella appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Zella?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Zella include Mei, Sarina, Ahlani, Callahan.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Zella in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.