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Zhyla

Quick answerZhyla is a Slavic name derived from the root "žil" meaning "to live," reflecting vitality and life force in its linguistic origins.

Slavic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,266
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginSlavic
LanguageSlavic
CulturePolish/Eastern European
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 8
Global rank#17,266

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zhyla

Zhyla is a Slavic name derived from the root "žil" meaning "to live," reflecting vitality and life force in its linguistic origins.

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Etymology

Zhyla is a Slavic name derived from the root "žil" meaning "to live," reflecting vitality and life force in its linguistic origins. The name is used primarily in Polish and other Slavic cultures, with historical documentation in Eastern European communities.

Zhyla currently ranks #17,266 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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