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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zatanna — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Zasha|Zathan
LiteraryGirl→ Stable

Zatanna

zuh-TAN-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12157 in 2023

Peak: #11214 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12157 in 2023

Peak: #11214 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.2 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)20212023

Rank #12157 · Rising since 2021

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
Name DNA
LiteraryComic BookMagicalWhimsical3-syllableFemale-codedUniqueModern CreationMysticalRareZ-name
Character
mystical wisdomdark elegancepowerful determinationarcane masteryconfident presence
STRONG
High confidence

Zatanna is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Zatanna at a Glance
Meaning:Created for DC Comics character Zatanna Zatara, a stage magician with magical powers. The name combines 'Z' for mystique with an exotic, palindromic quality reflecting her backwards-spell magic.
Language root:Modern English · DC Comics
Peak rank:#11214 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Zatanna Zatara
DC Comics character
Similar Sound
AriannaSusannaTatianaSavannaAdriana
Similar Style
Raven◈Willow◈LunaMorganaCelesteSeraphina
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zatanna
Raven◈CelesteKai◈EzraAtlas◈SiriusPhoenix◈Nova◈
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Morgana
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Celeste
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Seraphina
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zatanna · Overview
Summary

Zatanna is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Literary · Whimsical character
Zatanna carries a bold, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
zatanna.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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