Zalie

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZAY-lee /ˈzeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage with no settled meaning. It is sometimes read as a clipping of Rosalie or Azalie, and in French use Zelie/Zalie appears as a pet form. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Sweet and clipped: Zalie reads as a short Rosalie or a coinage of its own (said 'ZAY-lee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, French

MeaningA modern coinage with no settled meaning. It is sometimes read as a clipping of Rosalie or Azalie, and in French use Zelie/Zalie appears as a pet form. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13396 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 46

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

Zalie is a modern coinage with no documented meaning. It reads most naturally as a clipping of Rosalie or Azalie, and French naming has a related pet form in Zelie. Routes are uncertain, which we note. Short and affectionate (said 'ZAY-lee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, coined, and sweet-sounding.

Did you know? Zalie has the feel of a nickname that escaped — the tail of Rosalie or Azalie, living on its own. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'ZAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Zalie — modern coinage; Rosalie/Zelie adjacency; routes uncertain

Variations

ZaleeZaleyZelie

Nicknames

ZalLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zalie mean?

Zalie has no settled meaning; it is a modern coinage, sometimes read as a clipping of Rosalie. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zalie?

It's said ZAY-lee /ˈzeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zalie a boy or girl name?

Zalie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zalie?

Zalie is a rare name for girls in the U.S.