Will my child share the name Zendaya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 36 UK babies named Zendaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zendaya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zendaya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zendaya is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 333 places over the last five years to #980 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Zendaya popular in the US as well as the UK?

Zendaya is more popular in the US (#942) than in the UK (#980). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Zendaya a popular baby name in the United States?

Zendaya ranks #942 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #980

Zendaya

Zendaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #980 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zendaya in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#980

US Rank #942

About the Name Zendaya

Zendaya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 333 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #718 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2012.

Zendaya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #942, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.