Zeyla
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining one; light
Origin: Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other)
Popularity: Ranked #14922 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Zelah, meaning bright, shining one; light.
Similar names: zeylah, zenyla, zelah, zelie, zella, zellie, zeyah, zylah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Zeyla? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Zeyla, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zeyla
What does the name Zeyla mean?
Zeyla means “Bright, shining one; light” from Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) roots.
What is the origin of the name Zeyla?
Zeyla has Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining one; light”.
How popular is Zeyla?
Zeyla ranked #13208 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
Is Zeyla a boy or girl name?
Zeyla is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Zeylas in registered births are female.
How long has Zeyla been recorded?
Zeyla appears in birth records across 10 years — from 2003 through 2025.