Baby name
Zély
/ZEH-lee/
Meaning
“From Slavic roots, desired or wished-for; from French, zeal or ardor”
Zély can mean 'desired' or 'wished-for' from Slavic roots, or 'zeal' or 'ardor' from French.
How it ages.
Zély is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Use of Zély is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.