Girl Name
Zoila
Zoila is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Zoila? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Zola.
Zoila meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Zoila has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Zoila as Z·O·I·L·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Zoila is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Zoila variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Zoilaa, Zoilae, Zoilay, Zoil.
- Nicknames: Zoi and Z.
- Middle names: Pair Zoila with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Zoila middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Zola, Zayla, Zella, Zyla, Zula — full picks on the sibling names for Zoila guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Zoila? Browse our names like Zoila guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Zoila
What does the name Zoila mean?
Zoila has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Zoila?
The exact origin of Zoila is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Zoila?
Zoila has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Zoila a boy's or girl's name?
Zoila is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Zoila in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zoila sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Zoila?
Names that share Zoila's sound and style include Zola, Zayla, Zella, Zyla, Zula.
What middle names pair well with Zoila?
Good middle-name fits for Zoila pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Zoila is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Zoila is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Zoila?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zoila share its rhythm without rhyming — Zola, Zayla, Zella all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.