boy's name
Zale
ZAYL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 192
Zale is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2024 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2019, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Zale Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 51 |
How Popular Is Zale?
In 2024, Zale was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Zale Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zale
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zale Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zale over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zale
- English ZAYL
Sibling Names for Zale
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zale — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zale
How popular is the name Zale?
In 2024, Zale was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Zale a girl's or a boy's name?
Zale is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zale?
Zale has 1 syllable.
When was Zale most popular?
Zale peaked in 2019, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.