Zinnia
Zinnia first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2023, when 177 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zinnia popular?
Rising Zinnia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 983 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 990 | |
| 2000s | 294 | |
| 1990s | 143 | |
| 1980s | 128 | |
| 1970s | 115 | |
| 1960s | 21 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zinnia mean?
IS a bloom word, but the flower is named after a person: the zinnia was named for 18th-century German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn. The name means 'zinnia flower' through the bloom, not through a floral root.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zinnia mean?
Zinnia means Zinnia flower. IS a bloom word, but the flower is named after a person: the zinnia was named for 18th-century German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn. The name means 'zinnia flower' through the bloom, not through a floral root.
What is the origin of the name Zinnia?
Zinnia is of german origin.
How do you pronounce Zinnia?
Zinnia is pronounced “ZIN-ee-uh.”
Is Zinnia a boy or a girl name?
Zinnia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Zinnia a popular name right now?
Zinnia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Zinnia?
In 2025, Zinnia ranked #1290 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zinnia most popular?
Zinnia was most popular in 2023, when about 177 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.