girl's name
Zelima
zay-lee-MAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 30
Zelima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1913 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #861. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1900, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Zelima Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1910s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 5 |
How Popular Is Zelima?
In 1913, Zelima was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #861 that year. 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zelima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zelima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zelima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zelima
- Pronunciation zay-lee-MAH
Sibling Names for Zelima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zelima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zelima
Is Zelima a girl's or a boy's name?
Zelima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zelima?
Zelima has 3 syllables.
When was Zelima most popular?
Zelima peaked in 1900, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.