Zendaya Girl

Popularity: #674 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationzen-DAY-uh / /zɛnˈdeɪə/

African; English

Meaning

African: to give thanks; English: a modern name

Historical & Cultural Background

In African cultures, the name Zendaya is often associated with gratitude and appreciation. In English-speaking contexts, it is recognized as a contemporary name popularized by the actress Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman.

Trend Summary

The name has seen a rise in usage due to cultural influences.

Similar Names

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Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Zendaya

Zendaya — actress and singer.

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman — full name of the actress.

Fictional characters named Zendaya

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zendaya was first seen in the United States in 2011. Zendaya has ranked as high as #969 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Zendaya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zendaya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 26
12%
NY 25
12%
PA 22
10%
FL 21
10%
CA 20
9%
NJ 12
6%
GA 11
5%
OH 10
5%
TN 9
4%
VA 8
4%
NC 7
3%
IL 6
3%
IN 6
3%
AL 6
3%
AZ 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
201126
2012120
2013180
2014307
2015358
2016304
2017260
2018241
2019260
2020264
2021313
2022430
2023330
2024279