How Many People Are Named Zendaya?
Complete statistics for the name Zendaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zendaya is a unique name with origins in the modern era, rarely heard before its rise in popularity. It's estimated that 1 in 90,442 Americans today are named Zendaya, making it very rare among female names. The peak year was 2022 with 430 births, showing its recent surge in favor.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that people with the life path number 4 are reliable and practical.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 3,672 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zendaya Through the Generations
Zendaya stands out as a name that gained prominence in recent years, with its peak birth year being 2022 when 430 babies were given this name. With an average age of just 8, Zendaya is predominantly found among younger generations, with all 3,672 individuals under 30. This trend reflects the name's modern appeal and its association with contemporary culture.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zendaya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zendaya
How Many People Have the Name Zendaya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,649 people in the United States currently share the name Zendaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,442 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zendaya a Common or Rare Name?
Zendaya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zendaya Mean?
Zendaya means "modern coinage, evokes creativity" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zendaya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zendaya Most Popular?
The name Zendaya reached peak popularity in 2022, with 430 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zendaya?
Approximately 3,649 people named Zendaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,672. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,442 Americans.
Is Zendaya a rare name?
Zendaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,442 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zendaya mean?
Zendaya means "modern coinage, evokes creativity" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zendaya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zendaya are male and 100% are female.
When was Zendaya most popular?
Zendaya peaked in 2022 with 430 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.