Zilla

Zilla Meaning & Origin

About Zilla
The surname Zilla is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zille," meaning "arrow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was swift or agile, or possibly as an occupational name for an archer. The name Zilla may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew name "Zillah," which means "shade" or "shadow." Overall, the surname Zilla is associated with qualities of speed, agility, and archery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zilla is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zilla: 206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89753
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zilla based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Zilla is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɪlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SL', 'S')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zilla in Braille

Here's how to represent Zilla in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zilla in braille

How to sign the name Zilla using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Zilla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zilla in sign language

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