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Zanna

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Pronounced ZAN-ah /ˈzæn.ɑ/High

Meaning: A pet form of Susanna/Suzanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also a Latvian form of Jeanne ('God is gracious'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lily: Zanna is a pet form of Susanna. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of Susanna/Suzanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also a Latvian form of Jeanne ('God is gracious'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#14908 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 635

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419202025

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

Zanna is a pet form of Susanna/Suzanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; it is also a Latvian form of Jeanne ('God is gracious'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZAN-ah').

In the U.S. and Latvia it appears as a short form. Rare, a-lily at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Susanna comes from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily' — Zanna is a crisp pet form (also a Latvian form of Jeanne), modern and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZAN-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Zanna — routes layered

Variations

ZanaZannahSuzanna

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zanna mean?

Zanna is a pet form of Susanna — Hebrew 'a lily'; also a Latvian form of Jeanne; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zanna?

It's said ZAN-ah /ˈzæn.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zanna a boy or girl name?

Zanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Zanna?

Zanna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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