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Jendaya

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Pronounced jen-DAH-yah /dʒɛnˈdɑː.jə/Medium

Meaning: A J- form of Zendaya, a name popularly linked to the Shona (Zimbabwe) tenda ('to give thanks; to be thankful'). The exact route is debated; we note it honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm name: Jendaya is a form of Zendaya, tied to 'to give thanks' (said 'jen-DAH-yah'). Route noted honestly.
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Origin LowShona, American
MeaningA J- form of Zendaya, a name popularly linked to the Shona (Zimbabwe) tenda ('to give thanks; to be thankful'). The exact route is debated; we note it honestly.
U.S. rank (2021)#16292 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919962021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jendaya is a J- form of Zendaya, a name tied by many to the Shona (Zimbabwe) tenda, 'to give thanks.' The route is debated, which we note — melodic and rare in the U.S. (said 'jen-DAH-yah').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, melodic, and warm.

Did you know? Jendaya reads as a J- form of Zendaya, popularly linked to the Shona 'to give thanks'; the exact route is debated, so we note it honestly (said 'jen-DAH-yah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Jendaya — form of Zendaya; Shona 'to give thanks'; route noted

Variations

ZendayaJendayahJendaia

Nicknames

JenDaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jendaya mean?

Jendaya is a form of Zendaya, popularly linked to the Shona 'to give thanks'; the route is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jendaya?

It's said jen-DAH-yah /dʒɛnˈdɑː.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jendaya a boy or girl name?

Jendaya is a girl's name.

How popular is Jendaya?

Jendaya is a newly emerging, rare name in the U.S.

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