Zilla
girl nameZilla entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #908 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#908
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #979 |
| 1890s | #1235 |
| 1900s | #1567 |
| 1910s | #2814 |
| 1920s | #3548 |
| 1930s | #3227 |
| 1940s | #4376 |
| 1950s | #4385 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Zilla are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Zilla alive today was born around 1917, making them about 108 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zilla in 2025?
- Zilla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Zilla most popular?
- Zilla peaked in 1882, reaching #908 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zilla with classmates?
- Zilla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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