Rising since 2007, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Zaleah since 2004
Babies named Zaleah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 197 |
| 2020s | 142 |
Meaning & origin
Zaleah is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2004. Despite being a relative newcomer, it has shown a steady upward trajectory, rising in popularity since 2007 and reaching its peak in 2022. In 2025, it ranked 5554th, with approximately 1 in 73,058 newborn girls receiving the name. Its appeal likely lies in its melodic sound and resemblance to trending names like Ryleigh and Aaliyah. Zaleah has not yet appeared in the top states, but its consistent growth suggests it may continue to gain favor among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Zaleah is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It follows the fashionable pattern of names ending in -lea or -leah, such as Ryleigh or Kaleigh, and may have been influenced by the name Zara or the Hebrew name Leah. Its usage has been steadily rising since 2007, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zali, Leah, Z
Sibling names for Zaleah
Names that share Zaleah's style, for a brother or sister.
