Girl · #14,580 in 2026

Zeenia

Zinnia is a genus of plants of the tribe Heliantheae within the family Asteraceae. Members of the genus are notable for their solitary long-stemmed 12-petal flowers that come in a variety of bright colors. The genus name honors 18th-century German scientist Johann Gottfried Zinn.

Current Rank
#14,580
Peak Rank
#14,580 (2013)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2013
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#14580
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zeenia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zinnia is a genus of plants of the tribe Heliantheae within the family Asteraceae. Members of the genus are notable for their solitary long-stemmed 12-petal flowers that come in a variety of bright colors. The genus name honors 18th-century German scientist Johann Gottfried Zinn.

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Etymology
The genus name honors the German scientist Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727–1759), who collected Z. elegans seeds in Mexico.

The Story of Zeenia

Zeenia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2013, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 6 Zeenias were born — ranking #14,580 that year. As of 2026, Zeenia ranks #14,580 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Zeenias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zeenia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zeenia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zeenia

What does the name Zeenia mean?
Zinnia is a genus of plants of the tribe Heliantheae within the family Asteraceae. Members of the genus are notable for their solitary long-stemmed 12-petal flowers that come in a variety of bright colors. The genus name honors 18th-century German scientist Johann Gottfried Zinn.
How popular is Zeenia in 2026?
In 2026, Zeenia ranks #14,580 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Zeenia most popular?
Zeenia reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #14,580 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Zeenia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zeenia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Zeenia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zeenia include Arrah, Neia, Yenta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zeenia

Zeenia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Zeenia's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #14,580. Use the chart and map above to compare Zeenia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.