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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named for the zinnia flower
- Origin
- English (from the flower name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ZIN-ee-ah
Zinnia is pronounced ZIN-ee-ah, and it comes from English, taken directly from the zinnia flower. You may come across the claim that Zinnia means 'from the heavens' or 'sky' — that's not accurate; the name traces back to the flower itself, not any word for sky. It's often grouped with bohemian, nature-inspired name styles.
Meaning & Origin of Zinnia
Meaning: Named for the zinnia flower.
Origin: English (from the flower name).
A common claim: Zinnia is sometimes claimed to mean 'from the heavens' or 'sky.' Actually: This appears to be a mistaken or unrelated listicle gloss — the name is documented as coming from the zinnia flower, not from any word for sky.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zinnia
ZIN-ee-ahIPA /ˈzɪniə/
Popularity of Zinnia
In 2024, 169 girls were given the name Zinnia, putting it at #1349 on the SSA list — just below its recent peak of #1296 in 2023, when 177 girls received the name.
Names Like Zinnia
These names share Zinnia’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Zinnia mean?
Named for the zinnia flower. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Zinnia?
Zinnia is pronounced ZIN-ee-ah (IPA: /ˈzɪniə/).
Is Zinnia a popular name right now?
Zinnia is near its all-time peak (#1296 in 2023), ranked #1349 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)
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