Shadow or shade
Zylah is a modern variation of the name Zilla or Zillah, which appears in the Old Testament. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'tsillah', meaning shadow or shade, often interpreted as being under God's protection. The 'y' spelling gives it a contemporary, stylish edge favored by modern parents.
Less common today
Zylah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,534 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
