Zendaya
How to say it: zen-DAY-uh · /zɛnˈdeɪə/
From Shona (Zimbabwe) meaning 'to give thanks' or 'thankful'; widely recognized through actress Zendaya Coleman.
Zendaya was the 1,015th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 195 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 45% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,016 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,015 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 195 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,001 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −45% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,016 |
| In France, 2025 | #999 among girls’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Zendaya belongs to recent decades, with the 2020s as its peak. A slight dip looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Airy and crisp with a breathy finish, it feels creative and travels well. Zuri and Kehlani echo that energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zendaya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
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