Zenani

Zenani is a unisex name of African origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States.

Zenani at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
African
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zenani

Zenani belongs to the African tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zenani first appears in Social Security records in 1990 and has been given to 13 babies since 1880, including 5 in 2024.

Zenani in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Babies named Zenani in 2024
5
Total since 1880
13

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zenani mean?

The meaning of Zenani is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its African origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zenani a boy or girl name?

Zenani is a unisex name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zenani?

Zenani comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Zenani?

Zenani is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1990 and has been given to 13 babies since 1880.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.