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Zenaida

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningof Zeus · Greek

Zenaida is a Mexican girl name meaning “of Zeus”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zenaida would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
  • GenerationZenaida peaked in 1974, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Zenaida you'd meet today is about 51 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Zenaidas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Zenaida would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 37,313 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryZenaida first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1913–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Zenaida

Zenaida is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “of Zeus”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Zenaida

What does the name Zenaida mean?

Zenaida means “of Zeus” and comes from Greek.

What is the origin of the name Zenaida?

Zenaida is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Zenaida a boy or girl name?

Zenaida is a girl name. In 2025, 43 US girls were named Zenaida.

How popular is the name Zenaida?

Zenaida ranked #3,517 for US girls in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 1974, when it reached #1,709. Over the last five years it has slipped 426 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Zenaida?

Zenaida is a Mexican girl name meaning “of Zeus”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.