Zilphia
girl nameZilphia entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #1276 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#1276
peak (1888)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1276 |
| 1890s | #1385 |
| 1900s | #1793 |
| 1910s | #3195 |
| 1920s | #3550 |
| 1930s | #3680 |
| 1940s | #4152 |
| 1950s | #4738 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Zilphia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Zilphia alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zilphia in 2025?
- Zilphia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Zilphia most popular?
- Zilphia peaked in 1888, reaching #1276 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zilphia with classmates?
- Zilphia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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