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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jendayi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jendaya|Jendrick
AfricanGirl→ Stable

Jendayi

jen-DY-ee · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12713 in 2020

Peak: #12713 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12713 in 2020

Peak: #12713 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172020

Rank #12713 · Rising since 2017

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Jendayi scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
AfricanShona originMeaningfulGratitudeModernGirl3-syllableDistinctiveCulturalVirtue nameWarm vibe
Character
grateful heartthankful spirithumble graceappreciative nature
STRONG
High confidence

Jendayi is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Jendayi at a Glance
Meaning:Shona name meaning 'to be thankful' or 'gratitude', reflecting values of appreciation and grace in African heritage.
Language root:Shona · Bantu languages
Peak rank:#12713 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Jendayi Frazer
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works well with
Zuri◈Asha◈Amara◈KwameJamalSimbaImani◈Aiden◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jendayi · Overview
Summary

Jendayi is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful · Modern character
Jendayi carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
jendayi.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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