Zendaya

At a Glance: Name: Zendaya – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: zen-DAY-ah

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Zendaya is cataloged as a girl's name under the global-explorer style tag, pronounced zen-DAY-ah (IPA /zɛnˈdeɪə/). We don't have a verified meaning on file for this name, so we're not listing one here. SSA data on Zendaya runs from 2011 through 2024.

Meaning & Origin of Zendaya

We don’t have a meaning for Zendaya that passes our verification bar yet — so rather than repeat an unverified claim, we’re showing none until one is confirmed. Everything else on this page (popularity history, pronunciation where available, and the name art tool below) is real data.

How to Pronounce Zendaya

Phonetic: zen-DAY-ah   IPA: /zɛnˈdeɪə/

Popularity of Zendaya

Zendaya peaked at #679 in 2022, when 430 babies were given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #942 with a count of 279.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 2011–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Zendaya?

Zendaya is pronounced zen-DAY-ah (IPA: /zɛnˈdeɪə/).

Is Zendaya a popular name right now?

Zendaya peaked at #679 in 2022 and is ranked #942 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2011–2024.)

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