Zendaya: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced zen-DAY-uh · 3 syllables
Derived from Shona Tendai (a female name).
- Origin
- African
- Pronunciation
- zen-DAY-uh
- US babies a year
- about 310 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Zendaya?
About 310 US babies a year were named Zendaya in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 57% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| Scotland | #992 |
| Australia | #974 |
Names like Zendaya
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Catalaya
- Draya
- Elaya
- Analaya
- Aaradhya
- Cattleya
- Aradhya
- Aadhya
- Aviya
- Khaleesi
- Mishika
- Srinika
Questions about Zendaya
How do you pronounce Zendaya?
Zendaya is pronounced zen-DAY-uh.
How popular is the name Zendaya?
About 310 US babies a year were named Zendaya in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 57% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.