The nameZélie
Zélie is a French name tied to a canonised mother. It is just starting to appear in the United States.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Zélie is a short form of Azélie, often linked to the Greek zelos, "zeal".
Origin
French.
History
Saint Zélie Martin, mother of Thérèse of Lisieux, was canonised with her husband Louis in 2015. In the United States Zelie reached its best rank, 1497th, in 2021.
Famous people named Zélie
- Zélie Martin, saint
Popularity of the name Zélie
Zélie in the United States
Zélie was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 574 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Zélie. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Zélie in the United States were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 115 births a year on average, against 82 in the five years before.
Zélie in France
Zélie was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 7,250 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Zélie. Half of all babies named Zélie in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 635 births a year.
Zélie in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Zélie
Names from the same generation as Zélie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zélie mean?
Zélie is a short form of Azélie, often linked to the Greek zelos, "zeal".
What is the origin of the name Zélie?
French.
Is Zélie a girl's or a boy's name?
Zélie is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Zélie?
In 2024, Zélie was the 1818th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 110 births.
What are the variants of the name Zélie?
Variants and related names of Zélie include Azélie.
What are good sibling names for Zélie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Laia, Sybil, Esme and Gaia for a sister, Yunus, Prosper, Alphonse and Ollie for a brother.
Who are famous people named Zélie?
Zélie Martin, saint.