Zeli
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Zeli
Zeli is a diminutive or shortened form derived from names like Zelda or Zelia, ultimately rooted in Germanic elements meaning "blessed" or "fortunate," though the exact etymology varies depending on the parent name.
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Etymology
Zeli is a diminutive or shortened form derived from names like Zelda or Zelia, ultimately rooted in Germanic elements meaning "blessed" or "fortunate," though the exact etymology varies depending on the parent name. The name appears across Jewish, Christian, and secular contexts, primarily in Western and Central European cultures, with historical usage dating back several centuries as both a given name and nickname.
Zeli currently ranks #6,740 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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