Zenaida
Zenaida is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Born of Zeus or life of Zeus.
Origin and history
Zenaida is a name of Ancient Greek origin derived from Zenais, meaning 'life of Zeus' or 'born of Zeus'. Saint Zenaida was an early Christian martyr and physician, giving the name a rich history in Eastern Christian traditions. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with consistent, low-level usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,972 babies in the United States have been named Zenaida since 1880. It ranks #3252 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1756.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.1 %)
- TX (33.4 %)
- NY (21.5 %)
- FL (2.3 %)
- NJ (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 99 |
| 1930-1940 | 66 |
| 1940-1950 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 314 |
| 1970-1980 | 393 |
| 1980-1990 | 325 |
| 1990-2000 | 378 |
| 2000-2010 | 376 |
| 2010-2019 | 378 |
| 2020-2029 | 345 |
Famous people named Zenaida
- Zenaida Yanowsky: Ballet dancer, Principal dancer
Nicknames
Zena, Ida
Fun facts
- French naturalist Charles Lucien Bonaparte named the Zenaida genus of doves after his wife, Princess Zénaïde Bonaparte.
- Saint Zenaida is historically venerated as a pioneer in medicine alongside her sister Philonilla.