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Zellie

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Pronounced ZEL-ee /ˈzɛl.i/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Zelie/Azelie (from Latin/French roots read as 'diligent; devoted'), or a short modern Z- name. As a standalone the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet short name: Zellie shortens Zelie ('diligent; devoted') or stands alone (said 'ZEL-ee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningA pet form of Zelie/Azelie (from Latin/French roots read as 'diligent; devoted'), or a short modern Z- name. As a standalone the route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#10908 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202118972025

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

Zellie works as a nickname for Zelie/Azelie ('diligent; devoted') or as a short modern name. As a standalone the route is uncertain, which we note — sweet and rare in the U.S. (said 'ZEL-ee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and cheerful.

Did you know? Zellie reads as a bubbly pet form of Zelie or Azelie ('diligent; devoted') and also stands on its own as a short Z- name — a cheerful pick whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ZEL-ee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Zellie — pet form of Zelie/Azelie or short coinage; uncertain

Variations

ZelieZelyZellee

Nicknames

ZelZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zellie mean?

Zellie is a pet form of Zelie/Azelie ('diligent; devoted') or a short Z- name. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zellie?

It's said ZEL-ee /ˈzɛl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zellie a boy or girl name?

Zellie is a girl's name.

How popular is Zellie?

Zellie is a rare name in the U.S.

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