Zeal, sunshine, or variety of iris
Zelia is a name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a feminine form of the Greek name Zelos, meaning zeal or fervor, but it is also linked to the Spanish and Portuguese name Celia or the French name ZΓ©lie. In some contexts, it is associated with the Greek word for sunshine or a specific variety of iris flower.
Less common today
Zelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,271 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
American archaeologist and anthropologist
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