UK girl's name
Zinia
A feminine name of floral origin relating to the zinnia flower.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zinia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zinia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Zinia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Zinia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zinia ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Zinia.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zinia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Zinia mean?
The name Zinia is believed to have originated from the Greek word "zinia," meaning "life" or "vitality." This name first emerged during the ancient Greek period, around the 5th century BC, when it was used as a feminine name.
It is thought that the name Zinia was derived from the Greek goddess of life, Zoe, who was responsible for bestowing life and vitality upon all living beings. The name was often given to newborn girls as a way to honor the goddess and to wish them a long and vibrant life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zinia can be found in the ancient Greek play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles, where a minor character bears this name. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the Roman Empire, when it was adopted by some Roman families.
One notable bearer of the name Zinia was Zinia Claudia, a Roman noblewoman who lived in the 1st century AD. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Zinia fell out of favor in many parts of Europe, but it remained in use in some regions of Greece and Italy. In the 15th century, a Greek philosopher and scholar named Zinia Lascaris helped revive interest in the name through her writings on the philosophy of life.
In the 17th century, a French artist named Zinia Boucher gained recognition for her portrait paintings, which often depicted scenes of daily life and vitality.
Another notable bearer of the name was Zinia Everetti, an Italian opera singer who lived in the 19th century. She was renowned for her powerful and vibrant performances on stage.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Zinia was Zinia Wanamaker, an American actress and activist who lived from 1886 to 1964. She was known for her roles in several Broadway productions and her work in promoting women's rights and social justice.
Overall, the name Zinia has a rich history that spans centuries and cultures, reflecting the enduring value placed on life and vitality across various societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Zinia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zinia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Zinia
- Zoe 23,808
- Zara 19,377
- Zainab 9,407
- Zahra 8,438
- Zoya 4,523
- Zuzanna 4,231
- Zaynab 3,722
- Zofia 2,773
- Zaynah 1,472
- Zaina 1,376
- Zoey 1,262
- Zarah 1,167
FAQ
Zinia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zinia in the UK right now?
In 2005, Zinia was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zinia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Zinia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zinia?
A feminine name of floral origin relating to the zinnia flower.
How many people are called Zinia in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Zinia across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.