How Many People Are Named Zelia?
Complete statistics for the name Zelia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zelia, a very rare female name, is held by only 553 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 597,130 Americans. The majority of those named Zelia are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel despite its rising popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 1,143 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zelia Through the Generations
Zelia has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 25 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 59% of people named Zelia being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that while the name is becoming more popular among younger generations, it still retains a connection to an earlier era.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Zelia
Zelia is a feminine given name. Notable people named Zelia or Zélia include:Zealia Bishop (1897–1968), sometimes spelled Zelia, American short story writer Zelia N. Breaux (1880–1956), African-American music instructor and musician Zélia Cardoso de Mello, Brazilian economist, Minister of the Economy from 1990 to 1991 Zélia Duncan, Brazilian singer and composer Zélia Gattai (1916–2008), Brazilian photographer, memoirist, novelist and author of children's literature Zelia Hoffman (1867–1929), American horticulturalist and British politician Zelia Nuttall (1857–1933), American archaeologist and a…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zelia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zelia
How Many People Have the Name Zelia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 553 people in the United States currently share the name Zelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 597,130 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zelia a Common or Rare Name?
Zelia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zelia Mean?
Zelia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zelia Most Popular?
The name Zelia reached peak popularity in 2015, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zelia?
Approximately 553 people named Zelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,143. That works out to roughly 1 in 597,130 Americans.
Is Zelia a rare name?
Zelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 597,130 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zelia mean?
Zelia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zelia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zelia are male and 100% are female.
When was Zelia most popular?
Zelia peaked in 2015 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.