Zenas
Pronunciation: [ z-EEN-uhz ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zenas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 285 babies have been named Zenas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zenas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,646 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,646
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Zenas
Zenas is a boy name .
Is Zenas a boy or girl name? Zenas is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,646 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #55,111. Zenas is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zenas is currently ranked #32,646 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zenas include Zen, Zey, Zeie, and Zenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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