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Zella

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Zella was most popular in 1917, when 298 American babies were given the name — ranking #669 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,180, with 117 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 13,369 people named Zella.

Most popular in1917
Rank that year#669
Births that year298
Total since 188013,369

Zella over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Zella’s peak in 1917. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org