Zilah Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Zilah

"Zalău (Romanian pronunciation: [zaˈləw], unofficial and former official name: Romanian: Zălau is the seat of Sălaj County, Romania"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2020 👥 178 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Zalău (Romanian pronunciation: [zaˈləw], unofficial and former official name: Romanian: Zălau is the seat of Sălaj County, Romania
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
178
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Zilah Mean?

Zalău (Romanian pronunciation: [zaˈləw], unofficial and former official name: Romanian: Zălau is the seat of Sălaj County, Romania. In 2021, its estimated population was 52,359.

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Zalău (Romanian pronunciation: [zaˈləw], unofficial and former official name: Romanian: Zălau is the seat of Sălaj County, Romania. In 2021, its estimated population was 52,359.

Root Element
Zilah
Core Meaning
"Zalău (Romanian pronunciation: [zaˈləw], unofficial and former official name: Romanian: Zălau is the seat of Sălaj County, Romania"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Zilah

Z 8
I 9
L 3
A 1
H 8
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Zilah in Numbers

178 US bearers
2020 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Zilah" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Zalău (Romanian pronunciation: [zaˈləw], unofficial and former official name: Romanian: Zălau is the seat of Sălaj County, Romania".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~178 people named Zilah in the US. Peaked in 2020 with 16 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Zilah?

The Life Path number for Zilah is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 1.

Is Zilah a boy or girl name?

Zilah is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Zilah in the US?

Approximately 178 people in the United States are named Zilah. The name peaked in 2020 with 16 recorded uses.

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