Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Zayonna since 2001
Babies named Zayonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Zayonna is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, reflecting a broader trend of creative name formation using the popular Zay- prefix and the feminine -onna suffix. Though it has never broken into the top 1,000 nationally, it saw its peak usage in 2011, with 57 baby girls given the name that year. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, and it has become increasingly rare. Zayonna is most commonly chosen by parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name with a melodic quality. The name has shown no strong regional or state-level concentration, appearing sporadically across the country.
Zayonna appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular prefix Zay- (as in Zayden or Zayn) with the feminine suffix -onna (similar to Breonna or Leonna). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001 and saw its peak usage in 2011. The name has no known historical or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zay, Zaya, Onna
Sibling names for Zayonna
Names that share Zayonna's style, for a brother or sister.
