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Zulay

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Pronounced zoo-LY /zuˈlaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A Latina/Venezuelan name, variously linked to Zuleika ('brilliant; lovely; fair', Arabic/Persian); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Radiant; lovely: Zulay is a Latina name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zoo-LY').
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Origin LowArabic, Spanish
MeaningA Latina/Venezuelan name, variously linked to Zuleika ('brilliant; lovely; fair', Arabic/Persian); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#13202 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 525

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019792025

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

Zulay is a Latina/Venezuelan name, variously linked to Zuleika ('brilliant; lovely; fair', Arabic/Persian; routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zoo-LY').

In the U.S. it appears in Venezuelan and Hispanic families. Rare, radiant-and-lovely at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zulay is a Latina/Venezuelan name, variously linked to Zuleika ('brilliant; lovely; fair', Arabic/Persian) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'zoo-LY').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Zulay — routes uncertain

Variations

ZulaiZulaydiZulaykha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zulay mean?

Zulay is a Latina/Venezuelan name, variously linked to Zuleika ('brilliant; lovely'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Zulay?

It's said zoo-LY /zuˈlaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zulay a boy or girl name?

Zulay is a girl's name.

How popular is Zulay?

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

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