Meaning and history
Zula is a feminine name with uncertain and possibly multiple origins. In English-language use it may have developed as a variant of Zuleika-like names, while in some African and Eastern European contexts it can be a short form with unrelated roots. Claims that it universally means “brilliant” or belongs to one specific ancient language are not securely established. American educator Zula Brown Toole and blues performer Zula Van Hunt are documented historical bearers.
20062006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: 5 births, rank #17,294
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
20112011: 5 births, rank #16,764
2012: no US SSA record for this spelling
2013: 9 births, rank #11,000
2014: 7 births, rank #13,069
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
20162016: 9 births, rank #10,859
2017: 15 births, rank #7,442
2018: 11 births, rank #9,151
2019: 17 births, rank #6,698
2020: 13 births, rank #7,969
20212021: 10 births, rank #9,562
2022: 15 births, rank #7,281
2023: 15 births, rank #7,247
2024: 15 births, rank #7,251
20252025: 5 births, rank #14,942
Zula moved from #894 to #973 for girls between 1933 and 1935. Its highest annual birth count came in 1922, with 127 births.