Zeila: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: z-eh-eel-ah
Origin: UAE
gender-female

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Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: A port town in somalia

Zeila has multiple origins, including Arabic and African, but not Hebrew. It is often associated with the city of Zayla in Somalia, which was an important trading center in the past. Zeila means 'a port town in Somalia. 'While it is not as widely used as other names, Zeila carries a unique charm and cultural significance.

Zeila Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Zeila is currently #24952 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Zeila is currently #14298 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Zeila is currently #12197 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Zeila is currently #6951 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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