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Zenayah

zeh-NAY-uh · Of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,885
Babies named in 2025
13
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 123,636 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2013

Rising since 2013, #7,885 for girls today.

Popularity of Zenayah since 2011

Babies named Zenayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

817252020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s21
2020s80

Meaning & origin

Zenayah is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2011. It has been consistently rising in usage since 2013, and reached its peak rank of 7,885 in 2025, where it was given to approximately 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls. While still quite rare, its upward trajectory suggests growing appeal. Zenayah has not yet appeared in the top states ranking, indicating its use is scattered rather than concentrated regionally. Its sound aligns with contemporary naming trends that favor melodic, Z-initial names.

Zenayah first appeared in U.S. records in 2011. It appears to be a modern coinage, possibly blending the fashionable sound of names like 'Zen' or 'Zena' with the popular 'ayah' or 'yah' suffix. Its usage has been steadily increasing since 2013.

Sibling names for Zenayah

Names that share Zenayah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Zuri, Naya, Amaya, Zara, Kaiya

Brothers: Zion, Kai, Zane, Ezra, Asher

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Questions parents ask

What does Zenayah mean?
The meaning of Zenayah is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a specific etymology.
How popular is Zenayah?
Zenayah is rare. In 2025 it ranked 7,885th in the U.S., with about 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls given the name that year.
Is Zenayah a boy's or girl's name?
Zenayah is almost exclusively used for girls.