Unknown; possibly a modern variation of Zayla or Zala.
Zaela is a contemporary name with no single established etymology. It is likely a modern creative coinage, potentially influenced by the Arabic name Zayla (meaning 'night beauty') or the Slavic name Zala (meaning 'beautiful'). Its rise in usage follows the popular trend of 'Z' names and the 'ae' vowel combination.
Less common today
Zaela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,923 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
