5,971births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · Slovenia
#5Slovenia 2025
Zala is a girl name family recorded 5,971 times in 5 countries since 1921. It ranks highest today in Slovenia (#5 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Slovenia in 2016, at 1,680.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Zala
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zala | Slovene | 5,583 | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | #5 | 2016 | ▼ 22 % |
| Zala | Slovene | 275 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4460 | 2025 | ▲ 292 % |
| Zala | Slovene | 93 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2277 | 2025 | ▲ 195 % |
| Zala | Slovene | 15 | 🇫🇷 France | #3744 | 2025 | – |
| Zala | Slovene | 5 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #1289 | 2025 | – |
Questions about Zala
How popular is the name Zala?
In 2025 it ranked #5 in Slovenia. Official registers record 5,971 births across 5 countries.
When was Zala most popular?
It peaked in Slovenia in 2016, at 1,680.9 births per 100,000.
Is Zala a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Zala is a girl name.