Compare two names
Zella and Zelie side by side: Zella peaked in 1917 and Zelie in 2021; in 2025 they were given to 117 and 121 babies.
Zella and Zelie, year by year
Girls and boys together; Zella solid, Zelie dashed.
| Zella | Zelie | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 117 | 121 |
| Rank 2025 | #1,746 among girls’ names | #1,702 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 13,369 | 1,264 |
| Peak year | 1917 | 2021 |
| Girls | 100% | 100% |
| Alive, estimated | 4,120 | 1,260 |
| Median age | 17 | 6 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.