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Zendayah

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Pronounced zen-DAY-uh /zɛnˈdeɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Zendaya, the name popularized by the actress — often linked to the Shona 'Tendai' ('to give thanks; be thankful'). The -yah ending is a modern flourish; routes point to Zendaya. We note the Shona link.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Zendaya: Zendayah is linked to Shona 'to give thanks' (said 'zen-DAY-uh'). Modern and rare.
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Origin LowShona, American
MeaningA respelling of Zendaya, the name popularized by the actress — often linked to the Shona 'Tendai' ('to give thanks; be thankful'). The -yah ending is a modern flourish; routes point to Zendaya. We note the Shona link.
U.S. rank (2025)#6829 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 212

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920122025

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

Zendayah respells Zendaya, popularized by the actress and often linked to the Shona 'Tendai' ('to give thanks'). For girls it reads as a modern, familiar-feeling name, rare in this spelling, which we note (said 'zen-DAY-uh').

The Zendayah spelling appears only rarely in U.S. data, behind Zendaya. Rare, modern, and familiar.

Did you know? Zendayah respells Zendaya — the name made famous by the actress, often tied to the Shona for 'to give thanks' — a modern, celebrity-linked pick, which we note (said 'zen-DAY-uh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Zendayah — respelling of Zendaya; Shona 'give thanks' link; routes uncertain

Variations

ZendayaZendaiaZindaya

Nicknames

ZenDaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zendayah mean?

Zendayah respells Zendaya, often linked to the Shona for 'to give thanks'; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zendayah?

It's said zen-DAY-uh /zɛnˈdeɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zendayah a boy or girl name?

Zendayah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zendayah?

Zendayah is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S.

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