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Zelda is a feminine name used in Yiddish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Possibly a feminine form of Zelig." It ranked #832 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, possibly a feminine form of Zelig. The entry lists its usage as Yiddish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Zelda ranked #832 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #832 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zelda mean?
Behind the Name does not give Zelda a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: possibly a feminine form of Zelig.
Is Zelda a popular name?
Zelda ranked #832 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Zelda a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Zelda appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zelda (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
