US Popularity:1692
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Meditation
Zen is a gender-neutral name of Japanese and English origin, meaning “meditation.” It has strong associations with ideas of peace and tranquility, as in Japanese culture, it refers to a centered state of calm. In English, Zen came to designate a Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism. With its short and snappy sound, it’s a simple and stylish choice and has been selected by numerous celebrities for their little ones, including Zoe Saldana. Inspire baby with a desire for a serene and tranquil life with Zen.

Zen Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Zen is currently #1713 on The Bump
Boy:Zen is currently #955 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Zen is currently #1205 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Zen is currently #1692 in U.S. births
Boy:Zen is currently #935 in U.S. births
Girl:Zen is currently #2880 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2880
in 2023
- 194
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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