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Xelha

ZEL-hah /zɛl.hɑ/

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In short
Xelha is a unique and enchanting name of Maya origin, meaning "waterfall" or "source of water," perfect for baby girls. Pronounced ZEL-hah (/zɛl.hɑ/).
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2008 (#15,405)
Babies in 2008
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#12,676 in 2007
First recorded
2007

Meaning of Xelha

Xelha is a unique and enchanting name that is perfect for baby girls. This name has its origins in the Maya language and is derived from the ancient Mayan city of Xelha, which means "waterfall" or "source of water." The pronunciation of Xelha is ZEL-hah (/zɛl.hɑ/), creating a lovely and melodic sound. This name has gained popularity in recent years, with occurrences recorded in the United States. It is worth noting that variations of this name, such as Xelah, also exist. With its beautiful meaning and distinctiveness, Xelha is an excellent choice for parents who want to bestow their daughter with a one-of-a-kind name.

How to pronounce Xelha

Popularity of Xelha in the U.S.

Xelha was last recorded in the U.S. in 2008, ranked #15,405 with 6 babies. It peaked at #12,676 in 2007. It first appears in the records in 2007.

Bar and line chart: Xelha in the U.S., 2007–2008. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 8 in 2007 and 6 in 2008. Line: rank among girl names, peak #12,676 in 2007, #15,405 in 2008.
  • Girls named Xelha (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2007–2008. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2007⁠–⁠2008 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2008615,405▼ 2,729
2007812,676new