Zendaya

Meaning to give thanks
Origin African
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification Zen-da-ya

About Zendaya

Radiating star quality and contemporary coolness, Zendaya captures attention effortlessly. This name has surged in recognition thanks to its celebrity association, yet remains distinctive enough to feel special and intentional. The rhythmic three-syllable structure—zen-DAY-ah—rolls off the tongue with natural ease and musical quality. Zendaya projects confidence, creativity, and modern sophistication, traits parents often hope to nurture in their daughters. The name works across various cultural contexts while maintaining its unique identity. Its strong ending syllable gives it memorable impact, while the zen beginning adds an unexpectedly calming element. For parents seeking a name that feels current, fashionable, and empowering, Zendaya delivers on all fronts with undeniable style and substance.

Variations of Name Zendaya

Zendayah
Zendaia
Zendayya
Zendayia

Nicknames for Zendaya

Zen
Daya
Zeni
Day
Zendaya

Famous People Named Zendaya

Zendaya ColemanAmerican actress and singer
Zendaya NembhardJamaican soccer player
Zendaya Tanesha LewisBritish author
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Colemanthe birth name of the actress and singer
Zendaya Maree GreavesBritish makeup artist
Zendaya DavisAustralian dancer and choreographer
Zendaya Nikole LaneAmerican model
Zendaya Rosemarie BarnesCanadian filmmaker
Zendaya Elise BrownAmerican entrepreneur and fashion designer
Zendaya JenkinsAmerican journalist
Zendaya Rose BryantNew Zealand artist
Zendaya Kaye KleinGerman psychologist
Zendaya NealAmerican musician
Zendaya Aaliyah HolmesBritish chef
Zendaya WalkerAmerican civil rights activist
Zendaya BanksAustralian economist
Zendaya CorderoArgentinean poet
Zendaya PritchettAmerican lawyer
Zendaya SpencerBritish historian
Zendaya MaynardBarbadian actress

Characters Named Zendaya

Zendaya JohnsonCharacter from a romantic novel
Zendaya ThompsonHeroine in a fantasy book series
Zendaya RamirezSpy protagonist in an action-packed thriller
Zendaya AndersonLead character in a mystery detective story
Zendaya MartinezSpace explorer in a sci-fi adventure
Zendaya AdamsTime-traveling adventurer in a young adult fiction
Zendaya MooreMagical being in a fantasy world
Zendaya ClarkCharacter in a contemporary romance novel
Zendaya ParkerSuperhero in a graphic novel series
Zendaya CarterYoung wizard in a magical school story
Zendaya MitchellProtagonist in a coming-of-age novel
Zendaya BennettDystopian future survivor in a science fiction novel
Zendaya RiveraCharacter in a historical fiction drama
Zendaya TurnerVampire heroine in a paranormal romance
Zendaya WilsonCentral character in a psychological thriller
Zendaya HayesPrincess in a fairy tale adventure
Zendaya JamesTeenage protagonist in a high school drama
Zendaya ScottStrong-willed lead in a post-apocalyptic novel
Zendaya SimmonsTime-bending protagonist in a fantasy series
Zendaya EvansEnchanting figure in a magical realism tale

Other Popular Names Beginning with Z

Zailey
Zaylah
Zaia
Zoie
Zailee
Zyah
Zamara
Zadie
Zaylee
Zoella