God's gift or variation of Zaniah
Zenayah is a modern American invention, likely created as a phonetic variation of Zaniah or a blend of names like Zaniyah and Amaya. While its exact roots are difficult to pin down, it is often associated with the Arabic name Zaniyah, meaning 'beautiful,' or interpreted through a spiritual lens as 'God's gift.'
About 13 girls were named Zenayah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).