Shadow or shade
Zilah is a variant of the biblical name Zillah, which appears in the Book of Genesis. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'tsel', referring to a protective shadow or shade. In a desert climate, shade was a symbol of protection and relief.
About 14 girls were named Zilah in 2025.
A wife of Lamech in the Book of Genesis · The Bible
American political theorist and writer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
