Rising since 2017, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Zuley since 2008
Babies named Zuley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Zuley is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2008. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932 nationally, with approximately 1 in 229,610 baby girls receiving the name. Its usage fluctuated after a peak in 2013, but has shown a rising trend since 2017. The name's exact origins are unclear, though it shares phonetic similarities with Zulay and Zuleika, possibly connecting to Arabic roots meaning 'bright' or 'fair'. With its soft sounds and distinctive ending, Zuley fits contemporary naming trends that favor melodic, unusual names. It has not been recorded in any specific top states, indicating a dispersed, low-frequency use across the United States.
Zuley is a modern coinage, likely a respelling or diminutive of Zuley or Zuleika. The name Zuleika has Arabic origins meaning 'brilliant beauty' or 'fair', but the direct connection to Zuley is uncertain. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2008 and has been rising in usage since 2017.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zuzu, Ley
Variants: Zulea, Zulay
Sibling names for Zuley
Names that share Zuley's style, for a brother or sister.
