Zala

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Pronounced ZAH-lah /ˈzɑ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Slovene Zala, 'beautiful, pretty' (a short form of Rozalija); also an African/Hausa name, 'a flower; born during migration'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beautiful; a flower: Zala is Slovene for 'beautiful, pretty'. Soft, crisp, and warm.

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Origin LowSlovene, African

MeaningFrom Slovene Zala, 'beautiful, pretty' (a short form of Rozalija); also an African/Hausa name, 'a flower; born during migration'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4543 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 275

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zala comes from Slovene Zala, 'beautiful, pretty' (a short form of Rozalija, the Slovene Rosalia), and is also used as an African name (Hausa-linked, 'a flower; born during a migration'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, crisp, modern name (said 'ZAH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, beautiful-or-a-flower at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zala means 'beautiful, pretty' in Slovene (a short form of Rozalija) — and is also an African name linked to 'a flower' — a soft, crisp name (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zala — routes layered

Variations

ZalahZalla

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zala mean?

Zala is Slovene for 'beautiful, pretty', and an African name linked to 'a flower'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zala?

It's said ZAH-lah /ˈzɑ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zala a boy or girl name?

Zala is a girl's name.

How popular is Zala?

Zala is a rare name in the U.S.