Zilah
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Earth, light, speech
Origin: Sanskrit/French
Popularity: Ranked #7882 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Zila, meaning earth, light, speech.
Similar names: zillah, zaila, zailah, zailee, zailey, zaily, zeila, zila
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Zilah? About 1 in 237,750 babies born in 2025 were named Zilah, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zilah
What does the name Zilah mean?
Zilah means “Earth, light, speech” from Sanskrit/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Zilah?
Zilah has Sanskrit/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Earth, light, speech”.
How popular is Zilah?
Zilah ranked #7491 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Zilah most popular?
Zilah peaked in 2020 with 16 babies registered that year.
Is Zilah a boy or girl name?
Zilah is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Zilahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Zilah rising or falling in popularity?
Zilah has fallen 330 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7161 in 2020 to #7491 in 2025.
How long has Zilah been recorded?
Zilah appears in birth records across 19 years — from 2006 through 2025.