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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zenith — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Zenin|Zeniya
Greek◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Zenith

◈

ZEH-nith · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2906
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#2906
Popularity score: 19
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2406 in 2022
5yr
+383 ranks
Velocity
+383
Birth frequency
1.2 per 100,000 births
Girl
#5593
Popularity score: 13
↓ Fading
Peak
#5245 in 2023
5yr
-348 ranks
Velocity
-348
Birth frequency
6.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

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

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2906 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Zenith

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2906

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5593 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Zenith

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5593

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+383 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness70

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
CelestialGreekModernUnisex2-syllableNatureAstronomyAspirationalPeak conceptRare
Character
peak potentialupward strivinghighest ambitioncelestial claritypinnacle achievement
STRONG
High confidence

Zenith is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2906 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +383 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2906 · very rare
Zenith at a Glance
Meaning:The highest point or peak; the culmination. Derived from the Greek word for the point in the sky directly above an observer, representing the pinnacle of achievement.
Language root:Greek · Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#2406 in 2022
5yr change:+383 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #2906 · Girl #5593
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Zenith◈Zephyr◈Zane◈Zion◈ZeroZoey
Similar Style
Caspian◈Orion◈Atlas◈SiriusNova◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zenith
AuroraAtlas◈SiriusNova◈Orion◈LyraPhoenix◈Cassian◈
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↑ Rising
Orion◈
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Atlas◈
Mythological · #101
→ Stable
Sirius
Greek · #2657
↓ Fading
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Theodore
Greek · #4
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Zenith illustration
Name Intelligence
Zenith · Overview
Summary

Zenith is a Greek unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2906 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Zenith scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 383 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Celestial · Modern · Meaningful character
Zenith carries a bold, cool, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Zenith is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
zenith.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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