girl's name
Zulekha
zoo-LAY-kuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 255
Zulekha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Zulekha Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Zulekha?
In 2025, Zulekha was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Zulekha Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zulekha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zulekha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zulekha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zulekha
- Pronunciation zoo-LAY-kuh
Sibling Names for Zulekha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zulekha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zulekha
How popular is the name Zulekha?
In 2025, Zulekha was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Zulekha a girl's or a boy's name?
Zulekha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zulekha?
Zulekha has 3 syllables.
When was Zulekha most popular?
Zulekha peaked in 2000, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Zulekha a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zulekha currently ranks #7,036 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.