Zenna

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Pronounced ZEN-ah /ˈzɛn.ɑ/High

Meaning: Variously a short form of Zenobia (Greek, 'the life of Zeus; the force of Zeus') and a modern Zen- coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The life of Zeus: Zenna shortens Zenobia. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningVariously a short form of Zenobia (Greek, 'the life of Zeus; the force of Zeus') and a modern Zen- coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8855 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 529

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

Zenna is variously a short form of Zenobia (Greek, 'the life of Zeus; the force of Zeus' — borne by a warrior queen of Palmyra) and a modern Zen- coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZEN-ah'; nickname Zen).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-life-of-Zeus at the (Zenobia) root, and modern.

Did you know? Zenobia means 'the life of Zeus; the force of Zeus' in Greek (a famous warrior queen of Palmyra) — Zenna is a short form, also a modern Zen- coinage — crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZEN-ah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Zenobia — routes layered

Variations

ZenaZenobiaXena

Nicknames

Zen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zenna mean?

Zenna shortens Zenobia — Greek 'the life of Zeus'; also a modern coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zenna?

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

Is Zenna a boy or girl name?

Zenna is a girl's name.

How popular is Zenna?

Zenna is a rare name in the U.S.