Zelig
z(e)-lig
US Popularity:16156
Origin:Yiddish
Meaning:Blessed, holy
With its Yiddish roots, Zelig is a popular boy's name meaning both "blessed" and "holy." Its German cognate, Selig, has an additional meaning of "happy in life," which Zelig took literally with the self-titled 1983 comedy film. Written, directed by, and starring Woody Allen, Zelig received critical acclaim and numerous award nominations, including ones from the Academy. Being blessed, holy, and happy in life sounds like a pretty good deal for your little bundle of joy.
Zelig Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Zelig is currently #16156 in U.S. births
Boy:Zelig is currently #5901 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#16156
in 2023
+ 1162
from 2022
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