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Zale

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAYL /ˈzeɪl/Medium

Meaning: From Greek, 'strength of the sea; sea-strength'; also a modern surname-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strength of the sea: Zale is Greek. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZAYL').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom Greek, 'strength of the sea; sea-strength'; also a modern surname-name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7714 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 187

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

Zale comes from Greek, 'strength of the sea; sea-strength'; it is also a modern surname-name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZAYL').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, strength-of-the-sea at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Zale means 'strength of the sea; sea-strength' in Greek — a crisp, modern name (also a surname-name; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZAYL').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Zale — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zale mean?

Zale is Greek for 'strength of the sea; sea-strength'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zale?

It's said ZAYL /ˈzeɪl/ — one syllable.

Is Zale a boy or girl name?

Zale is a boy's name.

How popular is Zale?

Zale is a rare name in the U.S.