Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Zalea since 2006
Babies named Zalea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zalea's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Zalea is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2006. Its recent coinage and low usage make its meaning uncertain, but it likely arose from creative respelling or blending of sounds popular in contemporary baby naming, such as the initial 'Z' and the '-lea' suffix. In 2025, Zalea reached its peak rank of 7,885, though it remains uncommon with an incidence of 1 in 123,636 births. The name has not yet appeared in any top state lists, consistent with its rarity. Zalea's trajectory is stable, suggesting it has a niche but persistent appeal among parents seeking distinctive, melodic names.
Zalea is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2006. It may be a creative respelling of Zalia (a short form of Azalea or a variant of Zara) or simply a blend of popular sounds (Z- + -lea). Its rise reflects the trend for unique, melodic names starting with 'Z'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z, Lea, Zali
Sibling names for Zalea
Names that share Zalea's style, for a brother or sister.
