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Zarela

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Pronounced zah-REH-lah /zɑːˈrɛ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Hispanic name, sometimes linked to Sarah ('princess; noblewoman') and sometimes read as an elegant coinage. Borne by Mexican chef Zarela Martinez. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: An elegant Hispanic name: Zarela is often linked to Sarah ('princess') (said 'zah-REH-lah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSpanish

MeaningA Spanish/Hispanic name, sometimes linked to Sarah ('princess; noblewoman') and sometimes read as an elegant coinage. Borne by Mexican chef Zarela Martinez. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2007)#15461 ↘ Falling

2007 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 39

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

Zarela appears in Hispanic families, variously linked to Sarah ('princess; noblewoman') or read as an elegant invented name. The routes are uncertain, which we note — graceful and rare (said 'zah-REH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, elegant, and warm.

Did you know? Zarela is a Spanish/Hispanic name sometimes tied to Sarah ('princess') and sometimes read as an elegant coinage — carried by Mexican chef Zarela Martinez — with routes that are uncertain, which we note (said 'zah-REH-lah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Zarela — Spanish/Hispanic; linked to Sarah or coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

SarelaZarellaZarelah

Nicknames

ZaraEla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zarela mean?

Zarela is a Spanish/Hispanic name, sometimes linked to Sarah ('princess') and sometimes read as an elegant coinage. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zarela?

It's said zah-REH-lah /zɑːˈrɛ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zarela a boy or girl name?

Zarela is a girl's name.

How popular is Zarela?

Zarela is a rare name in the U.S.