Declining since 2021, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Zanovia since 1995
Babies named Zanovia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Zanovia is a relatively recent name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1995. It likely emerged as a modern coinage, possibly influenced by names like Zenobia or as an elaborated form of Zana. The name saw a notable surge in usage around its peak year of 2020, when it ranked 8,362. However, popularity has since declined; by 2025 it had been falling for four years. The name remains rare, occurring in only 1 in every 133,939 births in its latest year. Its sound aligns with contemporary trends favoring melodic, feminine -via endings. Zanovia has not charted in any top state lists, consistent with its status as an uncommon choice.
Zanovia first appeared in U.S. records in 1995, suggesting a relatively recent coinage. It may be an elaboration of the name Zana or Zoe, or a respelling of Zenobia, a Greek name meaning 'life of Zeus.' Its rise in the late 2010s aligns with a trend toward names ending in -via.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zana, Zani, Via, Nova
Sibling names for Zanovia
Names that share Zanovia's style, for a brother or sister.
