Zilpha
girl nameZilpha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #612 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#612
peak (1888)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #877 |
| 1890s | #1095 |
| 1900s | #1420 |
| 1910s | #1836 |
| 1920s | #2515 |
| 1930s | #3337 |
| 1940s | #3576 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Zilpha are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Zilpha alive today was born around 1913, making them about 112 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zilpha in 2025?
- Zilpha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Zilpha most popular?
- Zilpha peaked in 1888, reaching #612 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zilpha with classmates?
- Zilpha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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