Total births
1,770
Girls' name · since 1891
Zenia
Zenia has 1,770 recorded births since 1891 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6661
- among girls today
- 1,770
- born since 1891
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Zenia currently ranks #6661 among girls' names in America, with 1,770 babies recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Zenia recorded 1,770 times among girls since 1891, holding rank #6661 nationally today, ahead of 62% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 2025.
- #6661 among girls today
- 1,770 born since 1891
- 1990s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zenia is currently the #6661 girls' name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 1,770 born since 1891, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6661
- among girls today
- 1,770
- born since 1891
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Zenia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6661
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Zenia was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
43 babies were named Zenia in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
How Zenia compares
1,770 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zenia's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zenia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,770 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zenia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zenia splits its recorded history at 1974: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1941 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zenia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1988
Current rank
#6,661
Active since
1891
Zenia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2025
- Peak year (1988)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Zenia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Zenia's strongest decade.
289 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Zenia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 9
1890s
9 births
- 1900s 13
1900s
13 births
- 1910s 65
1910s
65 births
- 1920s 91
1920s
91 births
- 1930s 47
1930s
47 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 60
1950s
60 births
- 1960s
1960s
129 births
- 1970s
1970s
201 births
- 1980s
1980s
277 births
- 1990s
1990s
289 births
- 2000s
2000s
231 births
- 2010s
2010s
225 births
- 2020s
2020s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 289 births (16% of all-time use).
How Zenia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Zenia's total volume
Zenia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zenia by state
Where Zenia concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 221 | 12.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 93 | 5.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 29 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Zenia's total US births 12.5%
Even split
221 of 1,770 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zenia? ▼
Zenia has been given to 1,770 babies in the U.S. since 1891, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6661 as of the latest data. 43 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Zenia most popular? ▼
Zenia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 289 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Zenia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zenia are California (221 births), Texas (93 births), New York (29 births).
How long has the name Zenia been used? ▼
Records for Zenia go back to 1891, giving 135 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zenia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zena, Zenobia, Zendaya, Zenaida, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zenia's data
- Zenia's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (289 total births) through the 2020s (121) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zenias (221 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zenia
Nearby Names Like Zenia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zenia
Zena Girl
#2265 5,986 births
Zenobia Girl
#4390 4,592 births
Zendaya Girl
#943 3,873 births
Zenaida Girl
#3232 2,972 births
Zen Girl
#3742 595 births
Compare Zenia side by side: Zenia vs Zena Zenia vs Zenobia Zenia vs Zendaya
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zenia
Zenna #6660
529 births · Peak 2023
Maryellen #6662
13,144 births · Peak 1960
Tallie #6659
561 births · Peak 1972
Rea #6663
1,873 births · Peak 1958
Consuelo #6658
16,955 births · Peak 1928
Jena #6664
13,241 births · Peak 1986
Cruz #6657
4,232 births · Peak 1923
Michelina #6665
2,191 births · Peak 1922
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zenia: #6661 Girls' Name - 1,770 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zenia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zenia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.