NAME PROFILE
Kalah
Derived from African roots meaning 'zealous' or 'happy' and Greek roots meaning 'shadow.' Zela represents a person with a vibrant soul and a resilient character, one who brings light and passion into every room they enter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 778 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1991 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1987 |
| Most recent | 1997 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 40%IL — 30%GA — 10%MI — 10%NY — 10%
Notable People
Zela Margossian (Jazz Pianist, Transitions) · Zela Luria (Research Psychologist, Human Sexuality) · Zela Bissett (Visual Artist, Environmental Art Projects) · Zela de la Parra (Social Advocate, Mexican Red Cross Support) · Zela O'Malley (Theater Director, Classic Stage Productions)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ZeeZellyZel
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