#9422024 rank
2022peak year
3,368babies named Zendaya since 1880
▲ +7%5-year trend
Zendaya popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Zendaya mean?
Said to come from the Shona language of Zimbabwe, meaning 'to give thanks'. It became internationally known through the American actress Zendaya, whose parents chose the name.
OriginShona
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, classic
Names like Zendaya
Same era, same vibe — if you like Zendaya, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Zendayas
- Zendaya, actress
Spellings & variants
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