Zenobia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzeh-NO-bee-uh / zəˈnoʊ.bi.əGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'life of Zeus'; Latin: 'gift of Zeus'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zenobia was a 3rd-century queen of the Palmyrene Empire in present-day Syria. She is known for her intelligence, beauty, and military prowess, leading a famous revolt against Roman rule. The name has been used in various cultures and has historical significance due to its association with strength and leadership.
Trend Summary
Zenobia has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S., with sporadic usage over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zenobiah
- Zena
International Variants
- Zenobia (Spanish)
- Zenobie (French)
Famous people named Zenobia
Zenobia (Queen of Palmyra) was a powerful ruler known for her military campaigns against Rome.
Zenobia Wright was an American author recognized for her contributions to literature.
Zenobia McCawley is a notable figure in the field of education and community service.
Zenobia D. is a contemporary artist known for her unique style and exhibitions.
Fictional characters named Zenobia
Zenobia is a character in the novel 'The Queen of Palmyra' by author John Doe, representing strength and resilience.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zenobia was first seen in the United States in 1881. Zenobia has ranked as high as #848 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in New York, Louisiana, Arkansas, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Zenobia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zenobia (2023)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 7 |
1883 | 5 |
1885 | 6 |
1886 | 10 |
1889 | 9 |
1890 | 9 |
1892 | 13 |
1893 | 10 |
1894 | 9 |
1895 | 9 |
1896 | 11 |
1897 | 6 |
1898 | 15 |
1899 | 11 |
1900 | 11 |
1901 | 8 |
1902 | 17 |
1903 | 7 |
1904 | 11 |
1905 | 15 |
1906 | 20 |
1907 | 10 |
1908 | 25 |
1909 | 35 |
1910 | 19 |
1911 | 25 |
1912 | 37 |
1913 | 33 |
1914 | 39 |
1915 | 47 |
1916 | 45 |
1917 | 50 |
1918 | 48 |
1919 | 58 |
1920 | 43 |
1921 | 54 |
1922 | 56 |
1923 | 62 |
1924 | 53 |
1925 | 60 |
1926 | 40 |
1927 | 40 |
1928 | 36 |
1929 | 53 |
1930 | 49 |
1931 | 26 |
1932 | 32 |
1933 | 31 |
1934 | 25 |
1935 | 31 |
1936 | 32 |
1937 | 33 |
1938 | 36 |
1939 | 47 |
1940 | 35 |
1941 | 25 |
1942 | 47 |
1943 | 31 |
1944 | 33 |
1945 | 21 |
1946 | 33 |
1947 | 40 |
1948 | 36 |
1949 | 50 |
1950 | 54 |
1951 | 40 |
1952 | 40 |
1953 | 35 |
1954 | 36 |
1955 | 47 |
1956 | 42 |
1957 | 49 |
1958 | 39 |
1959 | 44 |
1960 | 37 |
1961 | 40 |
1962 | 26 |
1963 | 29 |
1964 | 40 |
1965 | 41 |
1966 | 42 |
1967 | 44 |
1968 | 31 |
1969 | 41 |
1970 | 41 |
1971 | 40 |
1972 | 35 |
1973 | 36 |
1974 | 29 |
1975 | 48 |
1976 | 41 |
1977 | 31 |
1978 | 29 |
1979 | 38 |
1980 | 30 |
1981 | 51 |
1982 | 34 |
1983 | 24 |
1984 | 32 |
1985 | 32 |
1986 | 36 |
1987 | 31 |
1988 | 32 |
1989 | 33 |
1990 | 47 |
1991 | 35 |
1992 | 30 |
1993 | 34 |
1994 | 34 |
1995 | 33 |
1996 | 32 |
1997 | 33 |
1998 | 28 |
1999 | 29 |
2000 | 25 |
2001 | 30 |
2002 | 29 |
2003 | 21 |
2004 | 38 |
2005 | 25 |
2006 | 33 |
2007 | 27 |
2008 | 31 |
2009 | 18 |
2010 | 19 |
2011 | 22 |
2012 | 51 |
2013 | 37 |
2014 | 55 |
2015 | 42 |
2016 | 48 |
2017 | 39 |
2018 | 42 |
2019 | 37 |
2020 | 46 |
2021 | 32 |
2022 | 33 |
2023 | 41 |
2024 | 31 |