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Zilah

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Pronounced ZY-lah /ˈzaɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Zillah, 'shade; shadow' (a woman named in Genesis); Zilah is a spelling variant, also used as a modern short name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Shade; shadow: Zilah is a Hebrew name (from Zillah). Warm and crisp (said 'ZY-lah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Modern coinage
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Zillah, 'shade; shadow' (a woman named in Genesis); Zilah is a spelling variant, also used as a modern short name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7882 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020062025

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

Zilah is a spelling variant of the Hebrew Zillah, 'shade; shadow' (a woman named in Genesis), also used as a modern short name (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'ZY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, shade at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zilah is a spelling of Zillah, 'shade; shadow' in Hebrew (a woman named in Genesis) — also used as a modern short name — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'ZY-lah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Zilah — Hebrew Zillah / modern; routes layered

Variations

ZillahZila

Nicknames

Zi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zilah mean?

Zilah is a spelling of the Hebrew Zillah, 'shade; shadow' (a woman in Genesis), also a modern short name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zilah?

It's said ZY-lah /ˈzaɪ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zilah a boy or girl name?

Zilah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zilah?

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

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