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Zuley

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZOO-lee /ˈzu.li/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Zuleyka/Zuleika or Zulema (Arabic-Spanish names linked to 'brilliant; fair'); used as an independent name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Zuleyka/Zulema: Zuley is an Arabic-Spanish name. Warm and crisp (said 'ZOO-lee'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowArabic, Spanish
MeaningA short form of Zuleyka/Zuleika or Zulema (Arabic-Spanish names linked to 'brilliant; fair'); used as an independent name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13203 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 166

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320082025

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

Zuley is a short form of Zuleyka/Zuleika or Zulema (Arabic-Spanish names linked to 'brilliant; fair'), used independently (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'ZOO-lee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, a fond short form, and crisp.

Did you know? Zuley is a short form of Zuleyka/Zuleika or Zulema (Arabic-Spanish names linked to 'brilliant; fair') — used on its own — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'ZOO-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Zuley — Short for Zuleyka/Zulema; routes layered

Variations

ZuleykaZulema

Nicknames

Zu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuley mean?

Zuley is a short form of Zuleyka/Zulema (Arabic-Spanish names linked to 'brilliant; fair'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zuley?

It's said ZOO-lee /ˈzu.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zuley a boy or girl name?

Zuley is a girl's name.

How popular is Zuley?

Zuley is a rare name in the U.S.

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