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'.
About 31 girls were named Zalia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).