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Zilia

Quick answerZilia derives from the Greek word "zilía" (ζηλία), meaning "zeal" or "jealousy," and is related to the root "zelos" (zealous).

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,401
TrendStable
Peak year2011
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureByzantine/Eastern European
ReligionChristianity
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#915

Popularity over time

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

About the name Zilia

Zilia derives from the Greek word "zilía" (ζηλία), meaning "zeal" or "jealousy," and is related to the root "zelos" (zealous).

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Etymology

Zilia derives from the Greek word "zilía" (ζηλία), meaning "zeal" or "jealousy," and is related to the root "zelos" (zealous). The name has been used primarily in Christian contexts, particularly in Orthodox Christianity, with historical references in Byzantine and Eastern European traditions.

Zilia currently ranks #6,401 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

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