Zenaida Girl

Popularity: #905 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zeh-NY-duh /zəˈnaɪdə/

Origin: Greek; Spanish

Meaning: Greek: 'life'; Spanish: 'gift of Zeus'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zenaida has its roots in the ancient Greek name Ζηναΐς (Zēnaïs), which is derived from the name of the Greek goddess Zeus, meaning 'of Zeus' or 'belonging to Zeus.' The name evolved through various linguistic forms, transitioning from Greek to Latin as Zenaida, and subsequently into other languages, including Spanish and Italian, before being adopted into English. The name's etymological journey reflects a connection to divine attributes, as it is linked to the worship of Zeus in ancient Greek culture.

Historically, the name Zenaida has been associated with notable figures, particularly in the context of Christianity. One significant milestone is the mention of Saint Zenaida, a Christian martyr from the 1st century, who is commemorated in various Christian traditions.

Her legacy contributed to the name's endurance in Christian communities, particularly in Eastern Orthodox contexts. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, which helped disseminate Christian names throughout Europe during the Middle Ages.

Culturally, Zenaida carries connotations of strength and divinity, resonating with themes of protection and reverence. The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, further embedding it within cultural narratives.

In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Zena or Zenae have emerged, reflecting affectionate or familiar uses of the name. Overall, Zenaida's historical and cultural significance underscores its connection to ancient traditions and religious heritage.

Famous people named Zenaida

In this section, you will find notable people named Zenaida. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zenaida who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Zenaida who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Zenaida Sutherland is a writer best known for her contributions to literature and her advocacy for women's rights.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Zenaida, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zenaida was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Zenaida has ranked as high as #4252 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Zenaida has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zenaida is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zenaida was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zenaida.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 43 43
2024 49 49
2023 76 76
2022 57 57
2021 69 69
2020 51 51
2019 51 51
2018 39 39
2017 40 40
2016 35 35
2015 38 38
2014 40 40
2013 35 35
2012 32 32
2011 36 36
2010 32 32
2009 34 34
2008 39 39
2007 28 28
2006 35 35
2005 38 38
2004 39 39
2003 33 33
2002 48 48
2001 44 44
2000 38 38
1999 36 36
1998 41 41
1997 37 37
1996 38 38
1995 41 41
1994 31 31
1993 39 39
1992 33 33
1991 51 51
1990 31 31
1989 24 24
1988 26 26
1987 30 30
1986 37 37
1985 28 28
1984 38 38
1983 27 27
1982 41 41
1981 35 35
1980 39 39
1979 30 30
1978 28 28
1977 39 39
1976 46 46
1975 52 52
1974 53 53
1973 31 31
1972 43 43
1971 38 38
1970 33 33
1969 37 37
1968 27 27
1967 34 34
1966 32 32
1965 30 30
1964 31 31
1963 32 32
1962 31 31
1961 37 37
1960 23 23
1959 31 31
1958 25 25
1957 19 19
1956 16 16
1955 10 10
1954 21 21
1953 16 16
1952 16 16
1951 9 9
1950 13 13
1949 20 20
1948 11 11
1947 10 10
1946 11 11
1945 5 5
1944 15 15
1941 9 9
1940 7 7
1938 11 11
1937 13 13
1936 5 5
1935 8 8
1934 5 5
1933 7 7
1931 10 10
1930 7 7
1929 11 11
1928 12 12
1927 6 6
1926 11 11
1925 12 12
1924 9 9
1923 10 10
1922 7 7
1921 14 14
1920 7 7
1919 8 8
1918 6 6
1917 6 6
1916 7 7
1913 7 7

Top States for Zenaida (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 13
48%
TX 9
33%
FL 5
19%