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Zanaiah

Quick answerZanaiah means "God has answered" or "God hears," derived from Hebrew roots combining "zana" (to hear) and the theophoric element "-iah" (referring to God/Yahweh).

Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,248
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageHebrew
CultureJudeo-Christian
ReligionJudaism, Christianity
Letters7
Numerology33 Chaldean 3
Global rank#15,248

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zanaiah

Zanaiah means "God has answered" or "God hears," derived from Hebrew roots combining "zana" (to hear) and the theophoric element "-iah" (referring to God/Yahweh).

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Etymology

Zanaiah means "God has answered" or "God hears," derived from Hebrew roots combining "zana" (to hear) and the theophoric element "-iah" (referring to God/Yahweh). The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian communities, with particular prevalence among African American Christian populations in the United States during the modern era.

Zanaiah currently ranks #15,248 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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