A common cause of stroke is atherosclerosis -- hardening of the arteries. Plaque made of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances builds up in the arteries, leaving less space for blood to flow. A blood clot may lodge in this narrow space and cause an ischemic stroke.
Popularity Over Time: How Many Girls Have Been Named Zelda. This chart illustrates how many Girls were named Zelda in the U.S. since 1880. Records indicate that 10,039 girls in the United States have been named Zelda since 1880.
Popularity Over Time: How Many Girls Have Been Named Zella. A few facts about the girl's name Zella: Records indicate that 9,983 girls in the United States have been named Zella since 1880. The greatest number of people were given this name in 1917, when 298 people in the U.S. were given the name Zella. Those people are now 99 years old.