Zila

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Pronounced ZIL-ah /ˈzɪl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Zillah — from the Hebrew tsillah, 'shade; shadow', connoting shelter and protection (a name in Genesis)Low

In 30 seconds: Shade; shadow; protection: Zila is a form of Zillah. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ZIL-ah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA form of Zillah — from the Hebrew tsillah, 'shade; shadow', connoting shelter and protection (a name in Genesis)

U.S. rank (2024)#9512 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 89

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

Zila is a form of Zillah — from the Hebrew tsillah, 'shade; shadow', connoting shelter and protection (a name in Genesis). A crisp, classic name (said 'ZIL-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Christian families. Rare, shade-and-protection at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zillah is Hebrew for 'shade; shadow', connoting shelter — Zila is a form of it, crisp and classic (a name in Genesis; said 'ZIL-ah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Zillah — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

ZillahZillaTzila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zila mean?

Zila is a form of Zillah — Hebrew 'shade; shadow', connoting shelter and protection (a name in Genesis).

How do you pronounce Zila?

It's said ZIL-ah /ˈzɪl.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zila a boy or girl name?

Zila is a girl's name.

How popular is Zila?

Zila is a very rare name in the U.S.