Zelaya
Meaning of Zelaya
Zelaya traces its roots to a Spanish-Basque surname meaning “meadow” or “pasture,” and in English it is pronounced zuh-LAY-uh (/zəˈleɪjə/). Over the past decade in the United States, its annual usage as a feminine name has remained modest—between five and eighteen newborn girls per year—consistently placing it in the low 900s of popularity, with a peak rank of 935 in 2021. Its restrained popularity spares it from overcrowded classroom rosters—parents can take comfort that their daughter won’t be one of six Janes, yet she’s unlikely to be the sole Zelaya in sight. This blend of clear phonetics, cultural heritage and measured appeal positions Zelaya as a deliberate choice rather than a fleeting trend.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as zuh-LAY-uh (/zəˈleɪjə/)
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