girl's name
Zeli
zay-LEE (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 30
Zeli is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Zeli Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Zeli?
In 2012, Zeli was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Zeli Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Zéli | Zéli is a rare spelling of Zeli, written with an acute accent and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Zeli
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zeli Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zeli over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zeli
- French zay-LEE
Sibling Names for Zeli
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zeli — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zeli
Is Zeli a girl's or a boy's name?
Zeli is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zeli?
Zeli has 2 syllables.
When was Zeli most popular?
Zeli peaked in 2012, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.