Feminine dossier · first seen 2012
Zelah
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2019
Peak births
11
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Zelah
How many people are named Zelah?
An estimated 74 living Americans are named Zelah.
How rare is Zelah?
Zelah is very rare among babies today, with 6 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 45.5% from its 2019 peak.
How old is the typical Zelah?
The median age of a living American named Zelah is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 9 years old.
Is Zelah still popular?
Yes. Zelah is holding steady, with 6 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
2012Peak 20192025
Peak year
2019
Decline from peak
45.5%
2025
6
All-time
75