Zalman
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #4855 in 2025 with 21 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: zalan, zalani, zamani, zaelan, zaelani, zahlani, zailan, zailani
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Zalman? About 1 in 158,500 babies born in 2025 were named Zalman, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zalman
What does the name Zalman mean?
Zalman means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Zalman?
Zalman has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Zalman?
Zalman ranked #4707 in 2025 — given to 21 babies that year.
When was Zalman most popular?
Zalman peaked in 2021 with 27 babies registered that year.
Is Zalman a boy or girl name?
Zalman is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zalmans in registered births are male.
Is the name Zalman rising or falling in popularity?
Zalman has risen 2040 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6747 in 2020 to #4707 in 2025.
How long has Zalman been recorded?
Zalman appears in birth records across 59 years — from 1949 through 2025.