Zillah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zillah means 'shade' or 'shadow' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Zillah
Zillah is a Hebrew name meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'tselah'. In the Bible, Zillah was one of the wives of Lamech and the mother of Tubal-Cain and Naamah. The name Zillah is associated with strength and protection. It may also symbolize the refuge or shelter provided by shade or shadow.
Popularity of the Name Zillah
The popularity for the name Zillah peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,080 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Zillah had the most female births in 2021 with 19, which ranked number 6,154 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zillah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 13 births, an increase of 44.44%. Among females, Zillah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 13 births, an increase of 44.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zillah
- 20 Year Trend of Zillah: 160.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Zillah: 44.44%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zillah: 44.44%
Popularity of Zillah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Zillah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Zillah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Zillah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Zillah
- Total Births of Zillah: 13 (3.75%)
- Female Births of Zillah: 13 (3.75%)
Given the upward trend of Zillah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.75% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zillah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.75%.