Zinnia

Zinnia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 169 girls in the United States.

Zinnia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zinnia

Zinnia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zinnia first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1296 in 2023, and in 2024 169 babies received the name — 2,508 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zinnia in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#1296 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Zinnia in 2024
169
Total since 1880
2,508

Zinnia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1895 in 2024
Babies named Zinnia in 2025
11
Total since 1996
205

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zinnia mean?

The meaning of Zinnia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zinnia a boy or girl name?

Zinnia is a girl name. In 2024, 169 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zinnia?

Zinnia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zinnia?

Zinnia first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #1296 in 2023, and 169 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].