Zabelle
A feminine Persian name meaning "dew-scented rose petal".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Zabelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zabelle today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zabelle births was 1922 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zabelle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zabelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1922
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,584
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Zabelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zabelle from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zabelle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zabelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zabelle
The name Zabelle originated from the Persian language and has its roots in ancient Persia, now known as Iran. It is a feminine name derived from the Persian word "zabal," which means "beautiful" or "radiant." The earliest recorded use of this name dates back to the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over ancient Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century CE.
Zabelle was a popular name among the noble and royal families of Persia during this period. It gained recognition and popularity throughout the region due to its association with beauty and elegance. The name can be found in various ancient Persian texts and historical records from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zabelle is in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Zabelle is mentioned as the name of a beautiful and virtuous character.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zabelle. One such figure was Zabelle Khatun, a prominent Persian princess and poet who lived in the 13th century during the Seljuk Empire. Her poetry and literary works have been preserved and celebrated in Persian literature.
Another notable Zabelle was Zabelle Banu Begum, a powerful and influential woman who served as the regent of the Bahmani Sultanate in the 15th century. She played a crucial role in the governance and administration of the sultanate during her regency.
In the 16th century, Zabelle Begum was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire. She was the daughter of the famous Mughal Emperor Akbar and was known for her intelligence, beauty, and her patronage of the arts and literature.
Zabelle Khanom, a 19th-century Iranian princess and poet, was also a notable figure who carried this name. Her poetry and literary works were widely celebrated and appreciated in her time.
While the name Zabelle may have fallen out of common usage in more recent times, its rich history and association with beauty, elegance, and literary tradition make it a unique and captivating name with deep cultural roots in ancient Persia.
People
Zabelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zabelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zabelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zabelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zabelle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Zabelle a common name?
We classify Zabelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zabelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Zabelle was 1922, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zabelle is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zabelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zabelle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.