Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Zuly since 1986
Babies named Zuly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 153 |
| 2010s | 183 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Zuly is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1986. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, the year it was most often used, but has since declined steadily from 2010 onward. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names in any year, placing it firmly in the category of rare names. Its origin is unclear; it may be a creative spelling of Zula or Zulema, or a purely invented name. The name was not concentrated in any particular U.S. state. Zuly remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a short, phonetic name with a contemporary feel.
Zuly first appeared in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century, likely as a creative respelling or diminutive of names like Zula (of debated origin, possibly Arabic for 'brilliant') or Zulema (a Spanish variant of Solima, itself of uncertain meaning). It may also be a modern coinage influenced by the fashionable suffix -ly. The name has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 and is primarily used as a girl's name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z
Variants: Zulee, Zulie
Sibling names for Zuly
Names that share Zuly's style, for a brother or sister.
