Zillah

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Zillah Pronunciation

Zillah is pronounced ZIL-ah /ˈzɪl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Tzillah, 'shade, shadow; protection' (sheltering shade)Medium

In 30 seconds: Shade; shadow: Zillah is Hebrew for 'shade, shadow; protection'. Vintage, lyrical, and warm (said 'ZIL-ah').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Tzillah, 'shade, shadow; protection' (sheltering shade)

U.S. rank (2024)#6139 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 537

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zillah comes from Hebrew Tzillah, 'shade, shadow; protection' (the cool, sheltering shade). In Genesis, Zillah was one of the first women named, a wife of Lamech. A vintage, lyrical, biblical name (a favorite of the Puritans; said 'ZIL-ah'; nickname Zil).

In the U.S. it appears in devout and vintage-loving families. Rare, shade-and-shadow at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zillah means 'shade, shadow; protection' (Hebrew Tzillah, the sheltering shade) — one of the earliest names in Genesis — a vintage, lyrical name (said 'ZIL-ah').

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Zillah — root etymology

Variations

TzillahZilaZilla

Nicknames

Zil

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Biblical Vintage

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Zarah— shares the -ah ending

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zillah?

Zillah is pronounced ZIL-ah (/ˈzɪl.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zillah said aloud.

How do you say Zillah?

Zillah is said ZIL-ah (/ˈzɪl.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Zillah said aloud.

What does the name Zillah mean?

Zillah is Hebrew for 'shade, shadow; protection'.

Is Zillah a boy or girl name?

Zillah is a girl's name.

How popular is Zillah?

Zillah is a rare name in the U.S.