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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nzinga — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nyzire|Nzuri
AfricanGirl→ Stable

Nzinga

en-ZING-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10121 in 2021

Peak: #10121 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10121 in 2021

Peak: #10121 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.8 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)20202021

Rank #10121 · Rising since 2020

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

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% 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

Nzinga scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
75
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
AfricanBantuStrongGirl3-syllableHistoricalRegalRisingCultural HeritageWarrior Spirit
Character
fierce leadershipstrategic brillianceunyielding couragediplomatic wisdomwarrior spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nzingas

resilientcourageousdeterminedprincipledcompassionate
STRONG
High confidence

Nzinga 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:—
Nzinga at a Glance
Meaning:From Kimbundu, the language of the Mbundu people of Angola. Name of the 17th-century warrior queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba, known for her intelligence and resistance against Portuguese colonization.
Language root:Bantu · Kimbundu
Peak rank:#10121 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba
17th-century warrior queen
Nzinga Mbatha
South African activist
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nzinga · Overview
Summary

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

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Nzinga scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Strong · Meaningful · Regal character
Nzinga carries a bold, fierce, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
nzinga.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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