NAME PROFILE
Zelda
Zelda is a name of German and Hebrew origin meaning 'blessed' or 'happy.' It conveys a sense of strength and creativity, often associated with artistic and independent spirits. The name evokes images of a fierce protector, someone who embraces life with joy and enthusiasm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 16,739 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2020 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 28%TX — 22%PA — 18%CA — 18%IL — 15%
Notable People
Zelda Fitzgerald (Author, wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald) · Zelda Williams (Actress, daughter of Robin Williams) · Zelda Rubinstein (Actress, *Poltergeist*) · Zelda Sayre (Socialite, influential in the Jazz Age) · Princess Zelda (Video game character from *The Legend of Zelda*)
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