Zenia

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Pronounced ZEH-nee-ah /ˈzɛ.ni.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Xenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality; a welcome to a guest or stranger'Low

In 30 seconds: Hospitality; a welcomed guest: Zenia spells Xenia — 'hospitality'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ZEH-nee-ah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Xenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality; a welcome to a guest or stranger'

U.S. rank (2024)#6894 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,752

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zenia is a spelling of Xenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality; a welcome to a guest or stranger' (a sacred duty in ancient Greece). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ZEH-nee-ah'; nickname Zen).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, hospitality at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Xenia means 'hospitality; a welcome to a guest or stranger' in Greek — Zenia is a spelling, a lyrical, classic name (said 'ZEH-nee-ah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Xenia — Greek etymology

Variations

XeniaZeniyaKsenia

Nicknames

Zen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zenia mean?

Zenia spells Xenia — Greek 'hospitality; a welcome to a guest'.

How do you pronounce Zenia?

It's said ZEH-nee-ah /ˈzɛ.ni.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zenia a boy or girl name?

Zenia is a girl's name.

How popular is Zenia?

Zenia is a rare name in the U.S.