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UK girl's name

Djellza

An Albanian feminine name meaning "jealous" or "passionate".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Djellza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Djellza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4373, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2003 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Djellza is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Djellza. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Djellza ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 girls were registered as Djellza.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Djellza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4373

2003

Births in 2003

3

Latest year

Peak year

2003

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Djellza mean?

The name Djellza is believed to have its origins in Albanian culture and language. It is derived from the word "djell," which means "sun" or "sunshine" in Albanian. The name is thought to have emerged during the Middle Ages, when the Albanian language and culture were flourishing in the Balkan region.

One of the earliest known references to the name Djellza can be found in Albanian folk tales and poetry from the 14th and 15th centuries. These literary works often depicted women with names related to nature and celestial bodies, reflecting the importance of the natural world in Albanian culture.

While the name Djellza does not appear to have any direct connections to religious texts or historical records, it has been used by several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Djellza Kastrioti, a noblewoman and relative of the famous Albanian hero Skanderbeg, who lived in the 15th century.

In the 19th century, Djellza Topalli was a prominent Albanian educator and women's rights advocate. She established one of the first schools for girls in the country and fought for greater educational opportunities for women.

Another notable figure was Djellza Hoxha, an Albanian artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. Her works captured the spirit and traditions of Albanian culture and were widely celebrated for their attention to detail and artistic expression.

In the realm of literature, Djellza Kadriu was a renowned Albanian writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and prose during the mid-20th century. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

More recently, Djellza Mehmetaj was an Albanian singer and performer who gained popularity in the late 20th century. Her powerful vocals and stage presence helped to popularize Albanian folk music and introduce it to a wider audience.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Djellza, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage of Albania.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Djellza by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Djellza was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #4373 3 1

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FAQ

Djellza: questions and answers

How popular is the name Djellza in the UK right now?

In 2003, Djellza was ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Djellza most popular?

The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Djellza in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Djellza?

An Albanian feminine name meaning "jealous" or "passionate".

How many people are called Djellza in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Djellza across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.