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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zelie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zelianna|Zelig
FrenchGirl↓ Declining

Zelie

ZAY-lee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1836
↓ Declining
#1836
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 24
Peak rank
#1497 in 2021
5yr change
-64 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1836 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
French girl names
Zelie

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1836

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
12
Higher than 12% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-64 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Zelie scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
18
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
FrenchHebrew OriginGirl2-syllableRomanticVintageSaint-associatedUncommonReligiousSoft feminine
Character
zealous passionspiritual depthquiet strengthartistic sensitivitydetermined grace
STRONG
High confidence

Zelie is a French girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1836 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -64 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1836 · rare
Zelie at a Glance
Meaning:From French Zélie, derived from Hebrew Selia meaning 'God is my oath' or 'devoted to God'. Associated with devotion and spiritual commitment.
Language root:French · Hebrew · Semitic
Peak rank:#1497 in 2021
5yr change:-64 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Zelie illustration
Name Intelligence
Zelie · Overview
Summary

Zelie is a French girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1836 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Romantic · Meaningful character
Zelie carries a soft, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 64 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
zelie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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