Shadow, blessed, or zealous
Zella has multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a diminutive of Marcella, meaning 'warlike,' or a variant of the Hebrew name Sela, meaning 'shadow' or 'rock.' In some contexts, it is associated with the Germanic root for 'blessed' or 'happy.'
About 117 girls were named Zella in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Zella — far less common.
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