Born to royalty; noble; or a variant of Azalea
Zalia is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Sahlia or a diminutive of the flower name Azalea. In some contexts, it is linked to Arabic roots meaning 'born to royalty' or 'noble'.
Less common today
Zalia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,432 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
