Zendaya

Meaning of Zendaya

To give thanks.

Zendaya has Shona roots — browse every Shona baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zendaya

After ranking as high as #679 in 2022, Zendaya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Zendaya

• Zendaya Coleman
  Actress, singer, and producer
• Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
  Actress, singer, and producer
• Zendaya
  American actress and singer
• Zendaya Maree Stoermer
  American actress and singer
• Zendaya Stoermer Coleman
  American actress

Questions about the name Zendaya

What does the name Zendaya mean?

Zendaya means to give thanks, and it comes from Shona origins.

Is Zendaya a boy's or a girl's name?

Zendaya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zendaya?

Zendaya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Zendaya most popular?

Zendaya peaked at #679 in 2022.