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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zendayah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zendaya|Zende
ArabicGirl↓ Fading

Zendayah

zen-DAY-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#11059
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#11059
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#7621 in 2022
5yr change
-2083 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11059 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Zendayah

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11059

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2083 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
24 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility85

Domain and handles likely available; no trademark concerns.

Name DNA
Arabic OriginPersian InfluenceModern3-syllableCelebrity-InspiredFeminineContemporarySpiritualRising TrendCelebrity Peak
Character
graceful artistic presence
STRONG
High confidence

Zendayah is an Arabic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11059 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2083 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#11059 · very rare
Zendayah at a Glance
Meaning:From Persian meaning 'beautiful, magnificent,' with possible Sanskrit influence suggesting 'sacred gift.' Associated with grace and spiritual meaning.
Language root:Arabic · Persian
Peak rank:#7621 in 2022
5yr change:-2083 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ZendayaZaraAliyahAmara◈AzaleaZaida
Similar Style
AaliyahAishaIndigo◈AzuraNairaLayla
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zendayah
AaliyahAriaSiennaKaleoMaliaAmirEzraAmara◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zendayah · Overview
Summary

Zendayah is an Arabic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11059 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful · Celestial character
Zendayah carries a ethereal, warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2083 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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