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 Zélie. In some contexts, it is associated with the Greek word for sunshine or a specific variety of iris flower.
About 33 girls were named Zelia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American archaeologist and anthropologist
Brazilian jazz guitarist and singer
