Zala Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slovenian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Zala means 'clearing' and is of Slovenian origin.
Meaning of the Name Zala
Zala is a feminine name of Slovenian origin. It is derived from the Slovenian word 'zala', which means 'clearing'. In Slovenian folklore, Zala is also associated with a mythical figure who protects the forest. The name Zala has a peaceful and natural connotation.
Popularity of the Name Zala
The popularity for the name Zala peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 27 births, which ranked number 8,845 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Zala had the most female births in 2022 with 27, which ranked number 4,881 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zala has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 27 births, an increase of 285.71%. Among females, Zala has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 27 births, an increase of 285.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zala
- 20 Year Trend of Zala: 285.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Zala: 285.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zala: 285.71%
Popularity of Zala by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Zala. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Zala in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Zala is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Zala
- Total Births of Zala: 31 (14.45%)
- Female Births of Zala: 31 (14.45%)
Given the upward trend of Zala over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 14.45% increase in total births, for a total of 31 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zala have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 31 female births in 2024, an increase of 14.45%.