Girl · #5,061 in 2026

Zylpha

Name: Popularity of the name Zylpha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zylpha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,061

Peak Rank

#1,773 (1910)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1892

First Year

1924

Last Year

1910

Peak Year

#1773

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zylpha

Zylpha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1892, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1910, when 8 Zylphas were born — ranking #1,773 that year. As of 2026, Zylpha ranks #5,061 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 84 Zylphas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Zylpha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zylpha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Zilla
Zillah
Zila
Sulfa
Sulpha
Solfa
Zela
Zella
Zelf
Zelia
Selfie
Zola

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zylpha

What does the name Zylpha mean?

Zylpha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1892. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zylpha in 2026?

In 2026, Zylpha ranks #5,061 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Zylpha most popular?

Zylpha reached its peak popularity in 1910, ranking #1,773 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Zylpha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zylpha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Zylpha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zylpha include Ruie, Ermina, Clemence. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zylpha

Zylpha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1892 and has accumulated 84 births in the dataset. Zylpha's peak popularity came in 1910 when it ranked #1,773. Use the chart and map above to compare Zylpha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.