Zendaya
Zendaya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /zenˈdeɪ.ə/ · /zənˈdeɪ.ə/
Meaning and origin of Zendaya
- A female given name from Shona.
Etymology
Derived from Shona Tendai (a female name).
How popular is Zendaya?
Since 1880, 3,873 girls in the U.S. have been named Zendaya. Its highest rank for girls was #680 in 2022. In 2025, 195 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Zendaya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Zendaya FAQ
What does the name Zendaya mean?
A female given name from Shona. Derived from Shona Tendai (a female name).
What is the origin of the name Zendaya?
Zendaya is listed as a name of Shona origin.
How popular is the name Zendaya?
Since 1880, 3,873 girls in the U.S. have been named Zendaya. Its highest rank for girls was #680 in 2022. In 2025, 195 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zendaya a boy or girl name?
Zendaya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,873 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.